Overview

Key Features

This two year full-time Master of Counselling from University of Queensland 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.

The program has a strong focus on integrative approaches to counselling and applied psychotherapy. It seeks to effectively and respectfully enhance outcomes for people struggling with a range of challenges.

You'll study courses that will develop your knowledge and professional counselling skills. You'll learn about research that informs counselling practice, understand key best-practice principles and master how to work with a diverse range of clients.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Crisis counsellor

Grief counsellor

Drug and alcohol counsellor

Relationship counsellor

Rehabilitation counsellor

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Interpersonal Skills in Counselling

Theories of Counselling

Counselling and Mental Health

Understanding and Caring for Those Affected by Loss

Advanced Interpersonal Skills

Counselling Children and Young People

Ethics and Professional Practice Issues in Counselling

Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts and Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 43 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 048816G

A bachelor degree with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (e.g. in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields).

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

English language 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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

43200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43200 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

9266 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9266 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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