Overview

This Counselling Studies programme at the University of Waikato is suitable for qualified teachers and other education professionals who wish to further their career and develop leadership in a particular field of education.

Key facts

This subject is designed to give access to Counselling Studies within an education orientation. It is not a professional counselling qualification, but offers an introduction to practice skills within specific contexts. For example, qualified teachers who see their future in the pastoral network of a school can use these papers to develop their skills in and understanding of guidance and pastoral care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues

Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts

Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies

Educational Assessment

Counselling and Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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56

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission normally requires a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the level 300 papers and:

a teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or

substantial relevant experience.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

39586 NZD / year

≈ 39586 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6080 NZD / year

≈ 6080 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic: $9,121 - $9,827 per year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

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