In the Master of Health Practice in Violence and Trauma Studies at AUT, 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 to a wide range of ‘people professionals’ - community agency workers, social workers, counselors, group workers, psychotherapists, probation officers, refugee workers, and

The military, the police, marae, and iwi services, prison workers, teachers, occupational therapists, nurses, Civil Defense, 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.

Key features

• Focuses on violence and trauma in homes and communities as well as in nations
• Open to both experienced professionals and recently graduated undergraduate students
• Close links to the National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research
• Can be tailored to your needs and interests
• Includes a practice project in an area of your interest

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Relevant work/research experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

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.

Other requirements:

• May be required to complete prerequisite courses in the 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