Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
Psychology
A course by
University of Canterbury
UC's Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies (PGCertCounSt) provides knowledge and practice to enhance your professional helping skills with a range of clients, students, or colleagues. It is an ideal pathway to advanced counselling qualifications and professional membership.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
University of Canterbury Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Counselling Theory and Skills
Acquire knowledge and practical skills in counselling theories and psychology to effectively assist a range of clients.
Solution-focused Techniques
Develop solution-focused counselling skills suitable for individuals and groups to facilitate positive outcomes.
Professional Helping Skills
Enhance professional helping competencies applicable across health, education, and community settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies (PGCertCounSt) at the University of Canterbury is designed for those wanting to add counselling theory and skills to their health or education professions. The qualification enhances professional helping skills and provides foundational knowledge towards careers in counselling and related fields. Offered on campus or fully online, this certificate serves as a pathway to the Master of Counselling, enabling graduates to pursue provisional membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC). The programme consists of 60 points of compulsory courses and can be completed part-time over 1 to 2 years. Graduates find their skills useful in community mental health, schools, rest homes, and other services working with people with special needs.
Course Content
- COUN671 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills
- COUN681 Solution-focused Theory and Skills with Individuals and Groups
What you need to know first
Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor’s degree with a B Grade Point Average or higher in 300-level courses or equivalent
Approval to enrol by the university
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Education
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Counsellor (foundational knowledge)
Nurse aide
Community mental health provider