Overview
The Psychotherapy course from Auckland University of Technology enables you to apply for interim registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand and for provisional membership of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists.
Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy) graduates are eligible to join the New Zealand Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists as student members and once qualified will be eligible to register with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What You Study:
- You complete a number of psychotherapy courses and research methods courses to prepare you for your research dissertation in the final part of the programme.
- At the heart of the programme is the dissertation, your chance to advance professional knowledge in the area of psychotherapy.
- The programme includes participation in clinical work at a placement and at the campus psychotherapy clinic. It also has a requirement for the undertaking of personal psychotherapy. There is an additional fee for individual supervision in the second year of the programme.
You can choose from:
- Master of Psychotherapy
- Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Reflexivity and Relational Skills
- Relational Theory and Ethical Practice
- Clinical Assessment and Formulation
- Theorising Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy Practice
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- North Shore, New Zealand
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed the Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies or equivalent with a B grade average or higher
- References and a police check are required
- Must have personal qualities that show suitability for this programme
- May be required to attend selection interviews
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: must be capable of meeting the Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49900 NZD / year≈ 49900 NZD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10028 NZD / year≈ 10028 NZD / year
Additional Details
National:
- $11220 tuition fees (for 120 points)
International:
$51092 tuition fees (for 120 points)
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Psychotherapy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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