Overview

The Counselling and Psychotherapy course from Adelaide University supports you to become a clinically proficient counsellor with a strong foundation in ethical and evidence based clinical competencies. You’ll explore contemporary theories and therapeutic approaches, learning to take a holistic approach to emotional, mental and relational challenges. You’ll build practical skills through hands-on experiential learning, including simulated scenarios with actors representing clients.

Develop cultural sensitivity to work safely and effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. Strengthen your interpersonal and active listening skills, learning to build empathy and establish trust. Find out how to guide conversations and facilitate self-exploration. Across the degree, you’ll also gain unique insights into your own life and a deep understanding of your own personal growth.

Career opportunities:

As a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy graduate, you’ll be ready for a variety of fulfilling roles. You might work with young people in school settings, helping them cope with academic pressures or bullying. You could become a relationship counsellor, helping couples to overcome their challenges. Perhaps you'll counsel trauma survivors, or work directly with people experiencing grief and loss.

Other careers you might pursue include:

Mental health worker
Clinical counsellor
Clinical psychotherapist
AOD counsellor
School wellbeing team member
Community services officer
Mental health advocate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics in the Counselling Workplace
Attachment Processes in the Therapeutic Relationship
Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories
Nature of Grief
Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 43 other Masters in Counselling Psychology 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

PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115903E

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; AND
Undertake the Casper Situational Judgement Test (CSJT); AND
Attend an interview, if invited.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46700 AUD / year

≈ 46700 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

35700 AUD / year

≈ 35700 AUD / year

Funding

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