Overview

At Health Science - Counselling from Auckland University of Technology 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.

Careers

Community counselling agencies

Counsellors in schools

Mental health providers

Māori health providers

Pacific health providers

Refugee and migrant services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication

Health and Environment

Hauora Māori and Environment

Group Theory and Practice

Relational Counselling: History and Theories

Counselling Knowledge and Skills

Methods of Research and Enquiry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International

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International: Apply at least three months before the start of the program.
National: Apply early December for Semester 1 and early May for Semester 2.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences Counselling Psychology View 54 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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General requirements

Be capable of meeting Children's Act 2014 including police clearance. Interview may be required.

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

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Tuition Fee

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International

36974 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36974 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

8165 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8165 NZD per year during 36 months.

National:$8,165 - $8,395 (for 120 points)

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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