Master of Counselling
Social Services
A course by
University of Canterbury
UC's Master of Counselling (MCouns) extends your knowledge and professional skills for work as a counsellor in various settings, blending theory, practice, and research.
NZ$22,943
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Theoretical grounding in counselling
Extend your understanding of counselling theories, psychology, and supervision practices.
Supervised professional practice
Undertake up to 370 hours of supervised counselling experience across various settings.
About This Course
The Master of Counselling at University of Canterbury is designed for those seeking to become professional counsellors, offering a combination of theoretical foundations and practical experience. The programme provides up to 370 hours of professional practice alongside coursework in psychology, counselling theory, research methods, and electives. Graduates are equipped to support clients in finding solutions to personal and community concerns, and to work in diverse counselling contexts.
Course Content
- COUN671 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills
- COUN672 Counselling Supervision and Reflective Practice
- COUN675 Professional Counselling Practice I
- COUN681 Solution-Focused Theory and Practice with Individuals and Groups
- One Research Methods course (quantitative or qualitative, or approved alternative)
- COUN685 Professional Counselling Practice II (or PART A & B for part-time)
- OPTION: COUN695 Counselling Dissertation or at least 60 points from further health, counselling, and community-focused electives such as Motivating Behaviour Change, Palliative Care, Community Health, Mental Health and Addictions, Child Development, Emotions in Education, and more.
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree from New Zealand, with experience in counselling, teaching, nursing, social work, or equivalent; or another qualification of an equivalent standard.
Build towards these roles
Professional counsellor in diverse settings (schools, health services, community organisations)Specialist counselling rolesRelated human services and support rolesPathway to research or doctoral study
Build skills in these industries
CounsellingMental HealthHealth Services
