If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you.
This 2-year full-time program will provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in professional counselling. The program is designed for those with an approved degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing, or a related field who want to gain professional counselling qualifications.
With a strong focus on integrative approaches to counselling and applied psychotherapy, the program prepares you to support individuals effectively and respectfully, enhancing outcomes for people struggling with a range of challenges.
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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Relevant disciplines include social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, education or related fields.
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Learn about inherent requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Counselling are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.
If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.
Learn about pathway options
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 31 位 | 蒙纳士大学Monash University | 2年 | 46340澳元/年 |
| 第 67 位 | 奥克兰大学The University of Auckland | - | - |