Overview

The Health Sciences - Psychology programme from Auckland University of Technology is an opportunity for psychology professionals to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an area of their interest. You study in an interprofessional and collegial learning environment, and develop research skills.

What you study

This focus is a pathway towards registration as a counselling psychologist in New Zealand.

Counselling psychologists acknowledge the importance of medical, psychosocial and cultural perspectives in understanding and explaining the formation of mental illness and problem behaviour, and the treatment and caring regimes to sensitively address illness and concerns.

Key facts:

Focus on counselling psychology

Prepares you for further study in the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Maori Health Research Practice

Therapeutic Theories and Skills

Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Psychological Intervention

Supervised Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

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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

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Shore, New Zealand

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 69 other Masters in Health Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science

Graduate Diploma in Health Science

Staircasing options from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science are also available.

Alternatively, students can negotiate a research or individual pathway with the Associate Dean Academic.

Other requirements:

Provide evidence of having completed an acceptable undergraduate research course or equivalent

An applicant may be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice

An interview may be required

May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

43600 NZD / year

≈ 43600 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10028 NZD / year

≈ 10028 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

$11,220 (for 120 points)

International

$44,792 (for 120 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Funding

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