Master of Counselling (2 years)
Health and welfare
The Master of Counselling is a postgraduate coursework degree suited to people from a variety of professional backgrounds such as social work, human resources, social welfare, nursing, psychology, and education. It provides graduates with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in counselling that can be applied in a variety of human service contexts. Students are taught an integrative approach to counselling practice, with a focus on contemporary and evidence-based approaches, group- work, r
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Broadway
- NSW · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 055386M
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Course overview
The Master of Counselling is a postgraduate coursework degree suited to people from a variety of professional backgrounds such as social work, human resources, social welfare, nursing, psychology, and education. It provides graduates with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in counselling that can be applied in a variety of human service contexts. Students are taught an integrative approach to counselling practice, with a focus on contemporary and evidence-based approaches, group- work, research skills and counselling across the lifespan. In the second year of the program an industry placement is undertaken. An accelerated pathway through the Master of Counselling is available to students who enter with a Bachelor qualification in a cognate discipline area, such as Counselling and Behavioural Science.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission into the Master of Counselling requires a selection interview with a member of the Counselling staff. At the interview the applicant will be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience as defined by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), which is the one of the competent authorities that provides accreditation for this program. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance at the time of enrolling in placement courses, according to the relevant agencies
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission into the Master of Counselling requires a selection interview with a member of the Counselling staff. At the interview the applicant will be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience as defined by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), which is the one of the competent authorities that provides accreditation for this program. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance at the time of enrolling in placement courses, according to the relevant agencies
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway | — | — | $34,078per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway | — | — | $34,078per year | International students |
Where it is taught
The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway
PrimaryPioneer House, 128-140 Broadway, BROADWAY, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Counselling (2 years)notredame.edu.au
- The University of Notre Dame Australianotredame.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- The University of Notre Dame Australia Admission and Credit PolicyOfficial source
- The University of Notre Dame Australia Doctor of Philosophy Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- The University of Notre Dame Australia Admission RequirementsOfficial source
- The University of Notre Dame Australia English Language Proficiency RequirementsOfficial source
- The University of Notre Dame Australia International ApplicantsOfficial source
- The University of Notre Dame Australia Study Abroad EligibilityOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source