
Social Services
A course by
Massey University
Develop and advance your knowledge and understanding of counselling and guidance to support individuals and organisations in human services settings.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Gain a comprehensive conceptual understanding of the dimensions, practices, and roles of counselling and guidance.

Learn basic counselling and helping skills to support and develop individuals, groups, and organisational systems.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Guidance Studies (PGDipCounGuidSt) is an academic qualification designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of counselling and guidance concepts. It serves as a stand-alone programme for those looking to deepen their expertise in the helping professions or as a preparatory programme for those seeking entry to professional counselling through further study. Students develop conceptual understanding, basic counselling skills, and research abilities relevant to supporting individuals, groups, and organisations. The diploma is not a professional counselling credential in itself, but it lays the academic groundwork for the Master of Counselling.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent



Social Services
A course by
Massey University
Develop and advance your knowledge and understanding of counselling and guidance to support individuals and organisations in human services settings.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Gain a comprehensive conceptual understanding of the dimensions, practices, and roles of counselling and guidance.

Learn basic counselling and helping skills to support and develop individuals, groups, and organisational systems.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Guidance Studies (PGDipCounGuidSt) is an academic qualification designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of counselling and guidance concepts. It serves as a stand-alone programme for those looking to deepen their expertise in the helping professions or as a preparatory programme for those seeking entry to professional counselling through further study. Students develop conceptual understanding, basic counselling skills, and research abilities relevant to supporting individuals, groups, and organisations. The diploma is not a professional counselling credential in itself, but it lays the academic groundwork for the Master of Counselling.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent


Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Distance and online
It will take a total of 1 year

Critically examine philosophical and empirical foundations of counselling, guidance, and related interventions.
Meet Massey University's English language requirements
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Distance and online
It will take a total of 1 year

Critically examine philosophical and empirical foundations of counselling, guidance, and related interventions.
Meet Massey University's English language requirements