Counselling Major - Bachelor of Health Science Program By Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you become a counsellor you help people deal with their feelings, better understand themselves, make decisions and create change in their lives. The Counselling major prepares you to work with a diverse client base as a counsellor.

You become familiar with the history and theory of counselling, and the relational counselling model. AUT's counselling degree includes 200 hours of counselling practice, bicultural learning, marae visits and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues. This degree is suitable for adult students and those with appropriate life experience.

AUT counselling graduates are eligible to apply for provisional membership of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) to begin practising as a counsellor.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you become a counsellor you help people deal with their feelings, better understand themselves, make decisions and create change in their lives. The Counselling major prepares you to work with a diverse client base as a counsellor.

You become familiar with the history and theory of counselling, and the relational counselling model. AUT's counselling degree includes 200 hours of counselling practice, bicultural learning, marae visits and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues. This degree is suitable for adult students and those with appropriate life experience.

AUT counselling graduates are eligible to apply for provisional membership of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) to begin practising as a counsellor.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

120+
6+
80+
24+

If you are applying for the Counselling major you must also: Be capable of meeting Children's Act 2014 including police clearance. Interview may be required.

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Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

20,703 NZD
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International Students

105,600 NZD
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