Paetahi Tumu Korero Bachelor of Counselling (Level 7)

This programme is focused on providing you with an understanding about the legal and ethical responsibilities of being a counsellor. Learn skills in mental health, addictions and working with whānau, family and children. After completing this programme, you’ll be able to enter the counselling profession at a beginning practitioner level. Practical placements are an essential part of the programme and you’ll spend time working in community agencies and organisations. There will be opportunities to experience counselling yourself and be involved in a group process in your first year. You’ll have developed the skills and professional attributes to enable you to work collaboratively within this increasingly complex and interdisciplinary sector.

Candidates are required to have: University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include: 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects as well as Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) OR A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) or A relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF; or equivalent.