Monash University
1, 1.5, or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications
The Master of Counselling at Monash provides a professional qualification and offers a combination of theory and professional experience, preparing you for a rewarding career as a counsellor.
To be eligible for this course, you'll need an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a high credit (65%) average. Depending on your prior qualifications, you may be able to complete the course in 1, 1.5 or 2 years full-time. The course also requires 200 hours of professional experience, including 100 hours of client contact, which you'll complete under the guidance of the Counselling Placement Team.
The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Orientation to counselling, Part B. Expert studies in counselling practice, and Part C. Specialist counselling practice. In Part A, you'll be introduced to counselling theory and develop foundational counselling skills and knowledge. In Part B, you'll learn how to work with varied populations across a range of settings and develop your own counsellor identity through supervised practice. Part C will advance your knowledge of counselling practice with diverse populations across the lifespan.
Monash University is a leading global university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Master of Counselling is delivered by highly qualified and experienced academics who will use their extensive real-world experience to prepare you for a career as a professional counsellor.
Graduates of the Master of Counselling work in a variety of fields, including careers counselling, education, child and family services, health policy, family counselling, health-services management and rehabilitation counselling. The course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), ensuring your qualifications are recognised.
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