Overview

The Counselling Psychology programme at the University of Victoria provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to work as professional counsellors in a wide variety of settings. This master level course balances theoretical foundations with intensive practical training to ensure graduates are prepared for the complexities of modern clinical practice. Students can choose between a course-based or a thesis-based track to suit their specific career goals.

Why Counselling Psychology at the University of Victoria?

The University of Victoria offers a distinctive learning environment characterised by small class sizes and consistent contact with programme supervisors. The curriculum is deeply informed by social justice and reflects current research regarding the human development needs of a pluralistic society. Students benefit from an excellent record of graduate job placement and a balanced approach that integrates theory, practice, and research. Furthermore, the programme is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs (CACEP).

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2801 per semester
National fee: CAD 2221 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Counselling Psychology
Human Development
Assessment Strategies
Intervention Approaches
Cultural, Racial and Social Diversity
Research Methods
Professional Ethics

Careers with Counselling Psychology

Graduates of the programme are well-equipped for professional practice in diverse environments, including community agencies, educational institutions, and private practice. The curriculum provides a clear path towards professional certification as a Canadian Certified Counsellor or a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Alumni have a strong track record of securing employment due to the programme's emphasis on clinical supervision and professional networking. Common career paths involve roles in mental health support, social justice informed counselling, and specialised psychological services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Program Development and Evaluation
Assessment in Counselling
Ethics and Legal Issues in Counselling
Diversity, Culture, and Counselling
Skills and Practice for Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

We accept undergraduate degrees from any discipline. You must have earned the equivalent of a B+ average over the last two years (or equivalent of 30.0 UVic units) of their degree to be considered. Practica, non-graded (pass-fail) courses, credit granted on the basis of life or work experience, or credit earned at institutions not recognized by the University will not be used in determining your grade point average or units completed.

Prerequsite courses (5-6)

A significant number of counselling related hours

two counselling skills evaluations

two assessments reports

personal statement

research statement
English language requirement

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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

5602 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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