Overview

Build specialist capability in areas of growing demand, including trauma, relationships, family violence, sexuality and grief. Develop a strong professional identity through a program led by practising counsellors and experienced clinicians, with learning grounded in contemporary counselling practice.

From your second year, you will complete 200 hours of placement, working with clients from diverse backgrounds and applying your skills in professional settings. The course in Counselling at Deakin University is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, supporting your pathway into the profession.

Career outcomes

Graduate from a course accredited by both the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), preparing you for counselling roles across diverse areas of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Counselling Roles
Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling
Counselling Diverse Populations
Mental Health Counselling
Lifespan and Developmental Counselling
Contemporary Counselling Therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-07-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Different deadlines depending on the applicant's country of residence

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

OR

5

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

OR

5

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 112781A

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria:

completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, or
evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent and a recorded person statement (video)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44800 AUD / year

≈ 44800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32200 AUD / year

≈ 32200 AUD / year

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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Overview

Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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