The Degree of Master of Professional Supervision Practice – MProfSupPrac

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision or Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded

and

b at least three years’ relevant professional experience.

2 An applicant must be currently engaged (i.e., employed or volunteering) in counselling, education, health, social or human services, or another appropriate professional context.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 or 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant degree may be in counselling, education, health, or social and human services

5 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Professional Supervision Practice Schedule.

7 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Professional Supervision Practice cannot continue.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision or Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision.

10 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision or Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

11 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.