
Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work
Narrative therapy is a respectful, non-blaming approach to counselling and community work, which centres people as the experts in their own lives. It views problems as separate from people and assumes people have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that will assist them to reduce the influence of problems in their lives. Narrative approaches to therapy and community work are used by social workers, psychologists, community development workers, nurses, teachers,
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Master Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Online
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-201345
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Course overview
Narrative therapy is a respectful, non-blaming approach to counselling and community work, which centres people as the experts in their own lives. It views problems as separate from people and assumes people have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that will assist them to reduce the influence of problems in their lives. Narrative approaches to therapy and community work are used by social workers, psychologists, community development workers, nurses, teachers, doctors, and other health professionals in a wide range of practice settings.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Community Development, Aboriginal Health, Social Welfare, Teaching, Psychiatry, Theatre studies, Arts, Literature Studies. And - Have two years of documented relevant experience. And - Have completed prior narrative therapy studies at Dulwich Centre, or equivalent. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Community Development, Aboriginal Health, Social Welfare, Teaching, Psychiatry, Theatre studies, Arts, Literature Studies. And - Have two years of documented relevant experience. And - Have completed prior narrative therapy studies at Dulwich Centre, or equivalent. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Workstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

