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University of Waikato

Master of Counselling

Hamilton · Master · NZQF 9 · 2 years full-time

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Overview
Subject area
Psychology & Counselling
Campus
Hamilton
Duration
2 years full-time
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Fees

NZ$40,748

Per programme (fee schedule lists under Postgraduate Diploma tier: PGDip 40,748 / PGCert 20,374)

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Published (42,785 PGDip-tier / 21,393 PGCert-tier, 2027 estimated)

Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Must demonstrate a relationship with a community-based counselling service, school, or mental health service for practicum placement access

English requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

Graduates eligible for membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors; narrative therapy focus

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates

Start dates for this programme are not published.

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Institution
Name
University of Waikato
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Hamilton
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Sorena programme guide

Master of Counselling

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Master of Counselling is listed by University of Waikato as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 2 years full-time.

Fees context

NZ$40,748

Per programme (fee schedule lists under Postgraduate Diploma tier: PGDip 40,748 / PGCert 20,374)

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Published (42,785 PGDip-tier / 21,393 PGCert-tier, 2027 estimated)

Entry requirements

Must demonstrate a relationship with a community-based counselling service, school, or mental health service for practicum placement access

Start dates

Start dates for this programme are not published.

Ask our admissions team

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
  • Check the next available start date.
  • Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
  • Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.

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