Master of Counselling

Name: Master of Counselling
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: AMPE | CRICOS: 042907J | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

2 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

City Tower

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

Overview

Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at VU.

You'll gain experience in adult, child and adolescent counselling, focusing your learning on:

counselling and psychological theory
counselling interventions and psychological therapies (for adults, children, adolescents and families)
practical skills through industry-based learning and placement.

The Master of Counselling covers:

insights into a range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss and addictions
an understanding of the ethics of counselling
the completion of a practice-based minor thesis.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically review counselling theories and contemporary professional literature to apply evidence-based practice to counselling interventions;

Investigate cultural and systemic elements relevant to counselling practice including inter-professional relations;

Appraise psychological theories and therapeutic approaches offered by helping professionals in relationship to the role of the counsellor;

Formulate evidence-based intervention plans for a range of counselling presentations addressing psychosocial issues;

Conduct a professional project through the application of evaluation and research principles applicable to the field of counselling;

Critically evaluate core ethical and professional conduct issues that are likely to be encountered by practising counsellors; and

Demonstrate appropriate and responsive counselling practice in a professional workplace setting.
: The Master of Counselling involves placements in professional settings.
One of VU’s greatest strengths is our links with industry. We have more than 4,000 industry connections university-wide.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®, where you complete one subject at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several at once.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your future career.
You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.
Learn more about the VU Block Model®
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
Read more about The Learning Hub

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Master of Counselling students will be required to complete 192 credit points in total consisting of the following:

192 credit points of Core studies.

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

This course leads to careers in:

counselling
family support
multicultural services
community work
school counselling
welfare services
palliative care
refugee services
youth work.

Please note: this is not a psychology course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.

Salaries

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find the average employment salaries for counsellors in Australia.

Professional Accreditation/Industry Recognition

Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the largest registration body for counsellors in Australia.

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