University of Auckland

Master of Counselling

Qualification Education systems in some countries might use a level system divided into 10 levels. High levels imply more complex learning. Learn more	Master's Degree
Level Most education systems cover a wide range of qualifications from certificates to PhD. Learn more	9
Duration	24 Months
Credits	240
Study area	Education
English level requirement	IELTS 6.5
Country	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Price international Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.	43,222
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Programme overview

Study to become a counsellor or advance your counselling qualification. Examine and develop theory, research, advanced skills and reflexivity, which are essential to effective counselling practice.

Tailor-made for working professionals, this flexible masters attracts graduates who are already working in the teaching, counselling, nursing, social work or other related professions and want to become a counsellor or to advance their counselling qualification. This programme provides opportunities to examine and develop the inter-related components essential to effective counselling practice – theory, research, advanced skills and reflexivity. If you are a teacher, social worker or professional in a related field, this programme will enable you to become a professional counsellor. If you are an experienced counsellor, the Master of Counselling will provide you with an opportunity to advance your skills and research capabilities and gain a highly regarded postgraduate qualification.

Course Content

COMPULSORY COURSES:
Counselling Laboratory
The Counselling Process
Cultural Issues in Counselling
Professional Issues in Counselling
Research and Counselling
Research Portfolio

ELECTIVE COURSES:
Literacies Education: Research and Practice
Challenges of Literacy Difficulties
Leading Literacy Inquiries
Literacy Theory and Practicу
Language Analysis for Teachers
Children's Literature in Education
Media Literacy in Educational Contexts
e-Learning in Practice
Early Years Pedagogy
Learning and Teaching in the First Years
Visual Arts Education in New Zealand
Critical Issues in Music Education
Social Theory and Physical Education
Special Topic
Education for Sustainability
Inclusive Classroom Contexts
Education Law: Policy Implications
Educational Leadership
Educational Policy and Organisations
Educational Leadership in the Electronic Age
Family Counselling
Pastoral Care and Counselling in Schools
Group Counselling
ECE Curriculum Issues
Assessment for Learning and Teaching
Issues in Assessment
Critical Research Methodologies in Education
The Inquiring Professional
Christian Religious Education in Integrated Schools
Mentoring Professionals
Directions in Disability Policy and Practice
Development in Early Years
Developing Professional Expertise
Education and Empowerment
Curriculum: Theory, Issues, Practice
The Culture and Politics of Teachers' Work
Historical Research in Educational Settings
Educational Philosophy
Education and Development Policy
Measurement and Advanced Statistics
Issues in Indigenous Education
Race, Ethnicity and Education
Childhood and Globalisation
Gender, Sexuality and Education
Education and Diversity
Special Study
Special Topic: Programme Evaluation
Special Topic
Culturally Sustaining Leadership
Teaching in Bilingual/Immersion Settings
Māori/Indigenous Language Revitalisation
Researching Educational Settings
Special Topic: Arts in Communities
Gifted Learners: Meeting their Needs
Educational Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Leadership in Youth Development
Social Psychology of the Classroom
Applied Theatre: Performance of Hope
Winners and Losers? Social Theories of Education
Childhood Studies
Counselling In Youth Mentoring
Counselling Laboratory
Children's Stress and Coping
Specialist Counselling Skills and Approaches
Counselling Supervision: Relationship and Process
Critical Issues in Counselling Supervision
Working with Grief and Loss

Entry requirements

Master of Counselling

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