
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A postgraduate programme for professionals working with people experiencing violence and trauma, developing advanced skills in individual and collective healing with a focus on both Māori and Western approaches.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Gain knowledge of a range of conceptual approaches to violence and trauma from both Māori and Western viewpoints.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies at AUT is designed for professionals supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by violence and trauma. It offers a robust focus on healing, critical structural analysis, and the dynamics of violence and power in society, using both Māori and Western frameworks. The diploma is aimed at current practitioners across a range of community sectors including social work, mental health, counselling, emergency and first responder roles, and those wishing to develop specialty expertise or prepare for further postgraduate study.
What you need to know first
Relevant undergraduate qualification in a health or related field



Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A postgraduate programme for professionals working with people experiencing violence and trauma, developing advanced skills in individual and collective healing with a focus on both Māori and Western approaches.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Gain knowledge of a range of conceptual approaches to violence and trauma from both Māori and Western viewpoints.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies at AUT is designed for professionals supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by violence and trauma. It offers a robust focus on healing, critical structural analysis, and the dynamics of violence and power in society, using both Māori and Western frameworks. The diploma is aimed at current practitioners across a range of community sectors including social work, mental health, counselling, emergency and first responder roles, and those wishing to develop specialty expertise or prepare for further postgraduate study.
What you need to know first
Relevant undergraduate qualification in a health or related field


Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Develop practical skills in responding to and managing violence and trauma in practice settings.

Utilise a holistic approach to working with individuals and communities affected by trauma.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Develop practical skills in responding to and managing violence and trauma in practice settings.

Utilise a holistic approach to working with individuals and communities affected by trauma.