About the course

Our industry-relevant programme will prepare you to enter the social service sector as a counsellor, career practitioner, or to offer holistic services in the health and wellbeing sector such as mental health support.

　　You'll learn how to empower clients to overcome social and personal disadvantages, achieve their aspirations and realise their individual and community potential. And you’ll develop knowledge and awareness of the cultural diversity of Aotearoa, so you’re prepared to work with clients in a culturally-competent way that upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

　　At the end of your first year, you'll choose your specialty - Career Practice, Counselling, or Health and Wellbeing Practice - and then complete placements during your second and third year to build your industry experience and contacts. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Otago Polytechnic

To enter Otago Polytechnic?s undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand?s NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).

　　Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years),

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Otago Polytechnic. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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