Overview

With Counselling programme from Victoria University 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.

Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), 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.

Careers

This course leads to careers in:

counselling

family support

multicultural services

community work

school counselling

welfare services

palliative care

refugee services

youth work.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling across the Lifespan

Ethics and Professional Practice for Counsellors

Evaluation and Research for Counselling Interventions

Counselling Theories and Interventions

Supervision and Reflection Practice for Counsellors

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 12 other Masters in School Counselling in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 042907J

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR

Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.

Suitability for the profession of counselling as determined at an interview. PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5 in Reading & Writing and 7.5 in Speaking & Listening)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35000 AUD / year

≈ 35000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU$28,800 per year (2025)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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