
Overview
At the Master of Counselling program from the University of the Sunshine Coast you'll:
- Immerse yourself in a holistic integrated and evidence-based pathway to becoming a registered counsellor
- Acquire advanced skills, theoretical knowledge and clinical experience through classroom activities, blended learning and internship placements
- Be exposed to advanced counselling skills and theories, counselling and mental health, counselling and addictions, counselling children and young people, mindfulness-based interventions, expressive therapies and solution focused brief therapy.
- Learn the art of assessment and case conceptualisation
- Build a strong ethical framework for practice
Careers
- Counsellor
- Health
- Human services
- Private practice
- Researcher
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Expressive Therapies: Counselling with the Creative Arts
- Advanced Counselling Skills: Interpersonal Processes
- Professional Development: Clinical Practice
- Internship
- Professional Development: Grief, Loss and Trauma
- Counselling Children and Young People
- Counselling and Mental Health
- Counselling and Addictions
- Solution Focused Therapeutic Approaches
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Psychology School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 23 other Masters in School Counselling in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 079913F
- A student entering the Master of Counselling will normally be required to hold an approved 3-year degree in Counselling (AQF Level 7) or a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in other cognate areas as approved by the University.
- Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School, Social Sciences.
- Applicants are required to complete an additional personal statement and attend an interview (refer to application form). Interviews for International students on a Student visa will be conducted by Skype.
- Applicants must hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), which is issued by the Public Safety Business Agency, prior to commencement. Please see the Blue Card link for further details.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
26400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
21915 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21915 AUD per year during 24 months.
- National students are commonwealth supported - A$9,151/ year
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Counselling.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.