Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling

NMIT

Subject area

Counselling

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include: ? 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects as well as ? Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and ? Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) OR A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) * NZQA approved subjects: see https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications standards/awards/university-entrance/ OR A relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF; or equivalent English language requirements: If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table: ? IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in each band), Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanentresident, may contact NMIT for an assessment The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language skills. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The Paetahi Tumu Korero Bachelor of Counselling programme features both Maori centred and western theory and models of counselling practice. A Maori centred specialisation option will provide a unique opportunity for students to build on this foundation and further develop skills and knowledge in Maori counselling, tikanga and te reo. The Programme draws from a range of theories including indigenous, modernist and postmodernist perspectives and approaches to create a programme where both Maori centered and western theory models of counselling are featured; enabling graduates to be work ready in a bicultural context. All graduates will be work-ready: competent and confident to work within both tangata whenua and tangata tiriti counselling and social service environments