Avondale University
2 years full-time, equivalent years part-time
Transform your compassion into a professional counselling career with Avondale's Master of Counselling. This two-year postgraduate program combines Christian worldview perspectives with evidence-based counselling theories, practical skills development, and a mandatory year-long clinical placement to prepare graduates for professional practice in Australia.
Applicants must hold an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent overseas qualification. In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent by the Course Convenor. All potential students are required to attend an interview with the course convenor and another counselling lecturer or industry professional prior to enrolment. English language proficiency is required, with an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (no sub-band less than 6.0) or equivalent demonstration of English competency.
The Master of Counselling consists of 16 units across four semesters covering: Fundamentals of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Counselling Theories, Introduction to Psychology for Counselling, Developmental Theories, Research in Counselling Practice, Spiritual Perspectives on Emotional Disorders, Ethics and Diversity, Advanced Therapeutic Skills, Mental Health and Psychopathology, Counselling Children and Adolescents, Counselling Practice (two units), Systemic and Family Therapy Approaches, Counselling Couples, Introduction to Psychology of Religion, and specialized research components. Students complete a mandatory one-year internship requiring a minimum of 80 hours of counselling, with 40 hours conducted as face-to-face counselling.
Avondale University offers a distinctive Christian perspective on counselling practice integrated throughout the curriculum. The program is designed to be supportive and inclusive, with dedicated research units and a comprehensive year-long clinical placement. Upon graduation, students can apply for provisional registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or membership with the Australian Counselling Association or Australian Christian Counsellors Association, positioning graduates as industry-ready professionals.
Graduates of the Master of Counselling are prepared for diverse career opportunities in the counselling field, including school counselling, gambling counselling, private practice, telephone counselling, relationship counselling, drug and alcohol counselling, and welfare and youth work counselling. The professional registration eligibility with PACFA and major counselling associations opens pathways to employment across government, non-profit, and private sectors.
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