Master of Counselling

Study Method Online
Provider University of Canberra
Start Date Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct
University of Canberra

Course overview

Whether helping others cope with crisis, put challenges into perspective or find a life worth living, guide the way and practise respectful and inclusive counselling. The Master of Counselling consists of research-led content that is delivered via supported and interactive teaching, while allowing students to undertake experiential learning. Students will work closely with clinical supervisors while undertaking placement units.

Who's It For?

The University of Canberra’s Master of Counselling is for those wanting to enhance the wellbeing of others and develop counselling skills that are applicable to a wide variety of organisations and counselling teams.

Job outcomes

  • Private practice counsellor
  • Therapeutic case worker
  • Financial counsellor
  • Youth work
  • Community worker
  • Family counsellor
  • Child and adolescent counsellor
  • Rehab counsellor
  • Couples and relationship counsellor

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What you'll learn

  • Human diversity, inclusion and respect – Learn the factors that influence cultural diversity to be able to provide respectful counselling support to individuals across Australia
  • ACA accredited – The course is recognised as a professional qualification in counselling and accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), in line with their Professional Training Standards
  • Supported experiential practice – Students will have opportunities to use the skills acquired in the course in practical settings, with supervision from clinical experts and support from peers

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 12 units (7 weeks each)

  • 2 years part-time

  • 15-20 hours of study per week

Delivery

  • Online and accelerated

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Counselling applicants must:

  • Have an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in any discipline;

  • Meet the non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0.

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Course features

  • Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

  • Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Adviser

  • Online and accelerated

  • Apply knowledge and skills immediately

  • Develop industry-relevant skills

  • Start anytime – intakes are open every 2 months

Work placement

Students will undertake a supervised counselling placement in an approved agency. Students will also receive clinical supervision in small online groups.

Professional Recognition

Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Subjects

Units
Counselling Theory and Approaches
Core Counselling Skills
Principles of Ethical Conduct in Counselling
Diversity Inclusion Respect
Introduction to Placement and Supervision
Counselling Skills in Practice
Loss, Grief and Trauma in Counselling
Placement A - Putting It All into Practice
Placement B - Masters Practicum
Understanding Mental Health
Next Level Counselling Skills
Creative Practices in Counselling

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Payment options

  • Some students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP official pageloan scheme.

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About University of Canberra

The University of Canberra (UC) is a hub of learning, practical courses and innovative research. It is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.

UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes.

UC is one of the world’s leading universities for reducing inequalities (UC is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities – THE Impact Rankings, 2023) and have been ranked number one in Canberra for full-time employment and starting salaries (Good Universities Guide 2023).

This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive, expert teaching alongside strong ties to industry. This means that students enjoy real-world work experience and get a taste of their future careers, even before graduation.

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