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Master of Counselling

The Master of Counselling provides an opportunity for advanced training in the area of primary care in mental health with an emphasis on integrating therapeutic skills with a Christian worldview.

About the Course

The Master of Counselling provides an opportunity for advanced training in the area of primary care in mental health with an emphasis on integrating therapeutic skills with a Christian worldview.

This Master of Counselling course is based upon a comprehensive, common body of professional knowledge, skills and values. The course units are designed to enable students to utilise a range of theories, concepts of practice, and research and practical skills relevant to working with clients in a variety of primary care contexts.

  • Face to face (on-campus) delivery
  • Duration: 2 years full time or up to 4 years part time
  • FEE-HELP available
  • Austudy approved

Study Options

The School of Counselling offers a flexible structure allowing students to study full-time or part-time, and in the afternoons or evenings. Weekend intensives are also available to help fast-track your studies.

To view different timetables, click here.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission must:

  • provide evidence of completion of an accredited undergraduate degree, and
  • demonstrate their suitability for counsellor training by means of written rationale, a written set of goals, and participation in an interactive workshop designed to expolore interpersonal skills.

International Students: Candidates whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than English will normally be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the overall minimum score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic test. See the Counselling Course Information Booklet for more details.

Career Outcomes

Completion of the Master of Counselling opens doors to a vast network of professional resources and qualifies you for membership in appropriate peak bodies and professional guilds such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

To find out more download the School of Counselling Course Information Booklet.

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Stephen Walton

"Coming from a limited experience of postgraduate education, I found the course to be very thorough, stimulating and personally challenging. It provided a secure base for my ongoing training and personal development."

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