Master of Counselling
Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at VU.
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.
Please note: this is not a psychology course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
Campus Information
City Flinders
City Flinders Campus is a modern building in the centre of Melbourne’s busy central business district (CBD) You could be studying courses as diverse as osteopathy and business at this campus. It is opposite Melbourne’s grand Flinders Street Station, the Yarra River and the Southbank precinct. The campus is a perfect location for transport, shopping, food and cafes, or to hold a special event at our our Convention Centre.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This course leads to careers in:
- counselling
- family support
- multicultural services
- community work
- school counselling
- welfare services
- palliative care
- refugee services
- youth work.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR - Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
AND - Suitability for the profession of counselling as determined at an interview.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
- IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7.5 (with no band less than 6.5 in Reading & Writing and 7.5 in Speaking & Listening)
- Course Code: 042907J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 21041 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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