Violence and Trauma Studies - Master of Health Practice

In the Master of Health Practice in Violence and Trauma Studies you'll investigate Māori and Western approaches to healing from violence and trauma, and gain an understanding of violence and power in society.

The Master of Health Practice in Violence and Trauma Studies is intended for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience.

This degree caters for a wide range of ‘people professionals’ - community agency workers, social workers, counsellors, group workers, psychotherapists, probation officers, refugee workers, the military, the police, marae and iwi services, prison workers, teachers, occupational therapists, nurses, Civil Defence, health workers, health promoters and first responder emergency services.

This violence and trauma studies degree is suitable for professionals working with children, young people adults, families and whānau experiencing interpersonal violence and trauma, drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues and disability issues.

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Relevant graduate diploma
• Relevant professional qualification

AND

• At least three years of relevant professional experience

Staircasing options from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science are also available.

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

• May be required to complete prerequisite courses in chosen subject area
• May be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice
• May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements