The Bachelor of Counselling (Level 7) programme is designed to train ethical, professional counsellors; skilled and knowledgeable in counselling practice. Our graduates are well-developed in self-awareness and strongly competent in engaging in and maintaining a therapeutic relationship and process with clients.
Students who successfully complete Years 1 and 2 are eligible to enter the third and final year of the degree.
Following completion of the first two years of the Bachelor of Counselling, this year extends the supervised practicum, where you will complete a further 100 hours of face-to-face counselling practice.
On-campus classes enhance the theoretical depth of your knowledge and awareness, underpinning the practical counselling experience. You will also choose two elective papers in this year, enabling exploration of more specialised topics. Depending on the options chosen, you will attend classes on Mondays and/or Fridays.
The programme is underpinned by three core values and philosophical themes of learning which are embedded throughout all papers: Self-awareness, Cultural sensitivity and Christian worldview.
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).
As Vision College offers the Bachelor of Counselling from a Christian faith-based perspective, it is intended to develop graduates who can enter the counselling field with the competence to work across the mind-body-spirit spectrum, valuing the uniqueness of each individual in their journey towards healthy emotional well-being.
Click HERE to download the Application Booklet. This will give you a clear understanding of all of the required documents and the process to follow to enable you to enrol.
Psychotherapists help individuals, couples or groups identify, understand, and manage emotional and behavioural problems.
Youth workers support young people, work with them and their families, help them build healthy connections, and give guidance in health, education, training and employment.
Counsellors help people to deal with their feelings and responses, solve problems and create change in their lives.
| Campus | Start Date | Domestic | International * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 10 February 2020 | $6100 | $16395 |
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.
| Minimum requirements
Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification.
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Applicants need to have completed the Diploma in Counselling or equivalent. Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via referee reports. Be free from addictions, or personal issues that might impair full participation in the programme. |
| 3 Years |
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| Student fees | $6,091
The annual tuition fees payable by a student
to study this qualification, additional
to what the government contributes. (This
is an average based on recent course
enrolments. Your fees may differ depending
on your course selection.)
|
$18,274
The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this
qualification, additional to what the government contributes.
(This is an average based on recent course enrolments.
Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.)
|
| Government tuition subsidy | $6,196
The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition
fees for this qualification, additional to what the student
pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid
by government to tertiary providers last year.)
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$18,588
The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition
fees for this qualification, additional to what the student
pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy
paid by government to tertiary providers last year.)
|
| TOTAL | $12,287
The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student
and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification.
(This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and
the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers
last year.)
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$36,862
The combined total of the amount paid by both the student
and government towards the total tuition fees for this
qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course
enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to
tertiary providers last year.)
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| Student loan information
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StudyLink |
| Successful course completions |
98% |
| 3 years after completion | |
|---|---|
| Median earnings
The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young
graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area
at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically
to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC New Zealand.
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$45,588 |
| Earnings range
The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings
of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject
area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range.
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$33,308 - $54,472 |
| In employment
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
|
49% |
| In further study
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
|
45% |
| On a benefit
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
|
1% |
Note: All KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic
students only.
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Yes! Over the second and third years 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.
