Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory + MCOUN Interviews (2026 Intake)

We have not started interviewing yet for the 2026 intake. Please register your interest by booking a ticket. Once the Faculty begins scheduling interviews for the 2026 intake, we will be in touch to ask you to book an available interview time.

NOTE: The Faculty will only interview applicants who have received a conditional offer for the 2026 Semester One intake of either the Master of Counselling or the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory

There are limited spaces available for interviews so please only book for 1 interview. If multiple interviews are booked, we will refer to the first booking and cancel the rest.

Online interviews will be done via ZOOM so please make sure you download the App prior to the interview. Check that you have a stable connection and your camera is working and will stay on for the interview. The details of the Zoom room will be sent you to once bookings close.

We will need to confirm your identity before the interview so please have ID ready when you log in.

About the Interview:

This is an individual online interview with 2 interviewers who are academic staff.

Please allow 1 hour for the interview and log into the the Zoom room 10 minutes prior to your start time.

The interview will cover your professional background and life experience, your goals for taking the programme, preparedness to undertake postgraduate study, and professional accreditation requirements.

Please note:

• You cannot change the time you have booked before contacting us first. If you rebook for a later date instead of contacting us, we will cancel the later date and you will need to attend the original time you booked for.
• If you are unable to attend your interview, please contact us 12 hours before your interview.
• If you do not attend your interview and make no contact, your application for this programme could be declined.

For more information about selection interviews, please email: admission@auckland.ac.nz.