Do you have a passion to work as a counsellor and make a difference in people’s lives and in your community? If so, we have a quality programme in counselling to make your dream become a reality.
Our Bachelor of Counselling degree programme is designed for those who aspire to become an effective counsellor. This programme will deepen your understanding of human behaviour and broaden your skills in assessing and explaining human behaviour.
The practical counselling experience is a significant element of this programme providing you with real hands-on experience. Vision College offers small class sizes and supportive tutors, which creates a personal and productive learning environment.
A Person-Centred approach is developed within a Christian faith-based learning environment.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Counselling will have completed the requirements for provisional membership to the relevant professional bodies, New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA) and New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).
Graduates will qualify to work in various social service positions such as counselling centres, churches, family and health support services, not-for-profit social service agencies (NGOs) and advocacy roles.
Before enrolling in this Counselling course please read the International Student Information booklet.
We highly recommend that you apply to enrol through a reputable immigration agent in your home country. Please go to the International Information tab and click on link to find the Approved Agents of Vision College Limited.
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God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts.
Use them well to serve one another.
– 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)
Available Campuses: Christchurch
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Tuition $20,800.00 ($62,400.00 for 3 years), Admin Fee $500.00 (non refundable), Insurance $824.00 (subject to change)
Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact fees can be confirmed when you
enquire or apply.
* International learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses or
programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance cover.
Year 1 - CORE PAPERS
YEAR 2 - CORE PAPERS
YEAR 3 - CORE PAPERS
Year 3 - Electives
Bachelor of Counselling (Level 7)
International students for whom English
is a second language must have an IELTS
Academic score of 6.5 with no individual band lower
than 6.0, or a recognised equivalent test
International students are required to obtain
a police certificate from their country of origin
because of the requirement to complete
a practicum in an approved agency
Our Counselling programmes require you to bring your own device (BYOD) for study at Vision College.
Below are the minimum specifications required for this programme, anything less than this will not open the programmes required.
Windows 10 Operating System (from January 2020 any Windows version less than 10 will not be able to connect to the Vision College wireless network)
Intel Celeron
4GB of memory
320GB+ Hard Drive or 128GB+ Solid State Drive
Across our programmes we use Microsoft Windows based applications.
Yes! Over the second and third years of the Bachelor of Counselling course you will complete over 200 hours of face-to-face supervised counselling practice. This will give you the chance to experience what its like working in a counselling profession, while learning valuable knowledge and skills.
Yes! Each year of the Bachelor of Counselling is able to be taken part time and spread over two years. Complete the full degree in 3-6 years
Studying for a qualification is a serious commitment, like a full-time job, so any work should be part-time and not interfere with your classes or study.