Master of Counselling
Health and welfare
Develop a deep understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at Victoria University (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 i
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 042907J
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Course overview
Develop a deep understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at Victoria University (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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University graduate certificate or graduate diploma entry generally requires an undergraduate qualification comparable to an Australian bachelor degree. Master's entry requires a comparable bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma, subject to course requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-, honours- or graduate-diploma-equivalent qualification as required by the course; English proficiency.
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 1 | Victoria University City Campus (City Tower) | 15 February 2027 | — | $67,600per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | City Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Victoria University City Campus (City Tower)
PrimaryVictoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.