Overview

The Counselling course at Murdoch University equips you with the competencies required to apply for professional registration as a counsellor in Australia.

At the heart of the course is a commitment to experiential learning and the development of strong therapeutic relationships—key elements of effective counselling. You’ll critically engage with counselling literature and research, and apply this knowledge through extensive practical training.

Your future career

Completion of the Master of Counselling will enable you to work across diverse areas including;

Counselling and clinical practice

Non-government organisations (NGOs) and therapy services

Education and Training

Healthcare and Social Assistance

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trauma Counselling

Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice

Professional Practice Issues

Counselling Placement and Supervision Group

Counselling Addictions and Substance Abuse

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-23 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 46 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

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115

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 119506H

Graduate Diploma in Counselling accredited with Australian Counselling Association or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia plus an Interview;

OR Completion of G1101 and a grade of 70 or higher in CSL503 Integrative Counselling;

OR Cognate AQF8 or higher program approved by the Academic Chair plus interview.

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Tuition Fees

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81600 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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