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Advanced Psychotherapy Practice: Postgraduate Study at AUT University

This page has the postgraduate Advanced Psychotherapy Practice papers and qualifications (courses) that you can study at AUT University. See links to paper descriptions and outlines of each qualification.

Who can study Advanced Psychotherapy at postgraduate level?

The Psychotherapy Practice pathway within the Health programmes are open to qualified and experienced psychotherapists only. The programmes cover the specialisation of:

  • Advanced Psychotherapy Practice
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (only offered as a postgraduate diploma)

Expressive Therapies

There is also a pathway in Expressive Therapies, which students complete as an un-endorsed postgraduate diploma (i.e. with no major).

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Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below. Detailed paper information is available on the More Information web page.

Below is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Advanced Psychotherapy Practice (AK3484) 60 points

The PgCertHSc provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance your specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This qualification may contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science*, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.

You complete papers from 1 of the following pathways:

Either Clinical Supervision pathway:
589908 Clinical Supervision (30 points)
589909 Applied Clinical Supervision+ (30 points)

Or Group Psychotherapy pathway:
589910 Group Psychotherapy (30 points)
589911 Applied Group Psychotherapy (30 points)

Or Advanced Psychotherapy Practice pathway:
589903 Advanced Psychotherapy Practice (30 points)
589902 Knowledge for Psychotherapy Practice (30 points)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Psychotherapy Practice (AK3487) 120 points

The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance your specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Successful Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science graduates can add one research paper, one professional paper and a speciality paper to complete this postgraduate diploma.*

Select 1 research paper:
589120 Critical Inquiry For Evidence Based Practice^ (15 points)
589125 Integrative Research (15 points)

Select 1 professional paper:
589126 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
589127 Practice Reality (15 points)

And complete the specialty core paper:
589900 Frameworks in Relational Practice (15 points)

And either Clinical Supervision pathway:
589908 Clinical Supervision (30 points)
589909 Applied Clinical Supervision (30 points)
589901 Advanced Concepts in Psychotherapy Practice (15 points)

Or Group Psychotherapy pathway:
589910 Group Psychotherapy (30 points)
589911 Applied Group Psychotherapy (30 points)
589901 Advanced Concepts in Psychotherapy Practice (15 points)

Or Advanced Psychotherapy Practice pathway:
589903 Advanced Psychotherapy Practice (30 points)
589902 Knowledge For Psychotherapy Practice (30 points)
589901 Advanced Concepts in Psychotherapy Practice (15 points)

Or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy pathway:
589904 Discourses in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (15 points)
589905 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Science (15 points)
589906 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Practice I (15 points)
589907 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Practice II (30 points)

Optional paper:
589122 Quantitative Research II** (15 points)
589124 Qualitative Research II** (15 points)

Additional Papers:
589920 Expressive Therapies Practice I (30 points) 
589921 Expressive Therapies Practice II (15 points)
589922 Knowledge for Expressive Therapies (15 points)
589923 Science for Expressive Therapies (15 points)

Master of Health Practice in Psychotherapy Practice (AK3733) 180 points

The MHPrac is for health professionals with at least three years’ clinical experience. It is ideal for those health practitioners who wish to extend their practical knowledge and take their career to a higher level.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Psychotherapy Practice papers (120 points)

And either:
589600 Practice Project (60 points)

Or:
Alternative papers approved by the Programme Leader (60 points)

Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points

The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an interprofessional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives you the opportunity to complete research relevant to your programme of study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Psychotherapy Practice papers (120 points)

And:
589690 Thesis** (120 points)

Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Programme Leader. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.

Doctor of Health Science

The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) is designed for health professionals with at least five years’ professional experience who wish to broaden their professional practice competency and expertise. It comprises of papers and research development, which culminates in a thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is undertaken by research only. There is no compulsory coursework involved. The PhD is an advanced postgraduate degree that is particularly suitable for students wishing to pursue an academic or research career. A successful candidate will make a significant original contribution to the body of knowledge in relation to a contemporary issue in health and environmental research. Students will have supervisors to guide and advise them, with one assigned as the primary supervisor.

What the symbols mean

Flexible learning options may be available. This involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change).
^ For non research-thesis pathway.
*A Postgraduate Certificate must be surrendered in order to receive full credits towards a Postgraduate Diploma. Please refer to AUT Calendar 2012 for further details regarding Recognition of Prior Learning
** If completing a 120 point thesis, you need to have completed either: Qualitative Research I and II OR Quantitative Research I and II.

Last updated: 10 Dec 2012 4:15pm

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