Program Overview
The Education - Counselling and Guidance at Massey University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Counselling and Guidance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Counselling and Guidance programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Counselling Theory
- Culture and Counselling
- Guidance in Education
- Family and Couples Counselling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education requires that the candidate will:
- meet the University admission requirements as specified; and shall have
- been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education, or equivalent; or
- been awarded or qualified for any other Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching; or
- been awarded or qualified for any other Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent, and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
