Master of Counselling 24 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Queensland |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 34QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

41,120 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Sep, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you.

This 2-year full-time program will provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in professional counselling. The program is designed for those with an approved degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing or a related field who want to gain professional counselling qualifications.

The program has a strong focus on integrative approaches to counselling and applied psychotherapy. It seeks to effectively and respectfully enhance outcomes for people struggling with a range of challenges.

You'll study courses that will develop your knowledge and professional counselling skills. You'll learn about research that informs counselling practice, understand key best-practice principles and master how to work with a diverse range of clients.

In your second year, you'll undertake more than 360 hours of supervised practical placement in government and private agencies. While on placement you'll complete a major project, which provides you the opportunity to apply counselling theory and research skills.

Taught in conjunction with UQ’s School of Psychology, the program is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you.

This 2-year full-time program will provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in professional counselling. The program is designed for those with an approved degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing or a related field who want to gain professional counselling qualifications.

The program has a strong focus on integrative approaches to counselling and applied psychotherapy. It seeks to effectively and respectfully enhance outcomes for people struggling with a range of challenges.

You'll study courses that will develop your knowledge and professional counselling skills. You'll learn about research that informs counselling practice, understand key best-practice principles and master how to work with a diverse range of clients.

In your second year, you'll undertake more than 360 hours of supervised practical placement in government and private agencies. While on placement you'll complete a major project, which provides you the opportunity to apply counselling theory and research skills.

Taught in conjunction with UQ’s School of Psychology, the program is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Admission Requirements

4+
100+
7+
72+

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences, and
  • you must also submit a recorded oral presentation.

15 Sep 2024
2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

16,323 AUD
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International Students

41,120 AUD
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Scholarships

Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC

Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

15 Jul 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Latin America High Achievers Scholarship UQ

Latin America High Achievers Scholarship UQ
Master Bachelors Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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