Master Of Counselling

The University of Queensland

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$28470

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If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you. This two year full-time program will provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in professional counselling. The program is designed for those with an approved degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing or a related field who want to gain professional counselling qualifications. The program has a strong focus on integrative approaches to counselling and applied psychotherapy. It seeks to effectively and respectfully enhance outcomes for people struggling with a range of challenges. You'll study courses that will develop your knowledge and professional counselling skills. You'll learn about research that informs counselling practice, understand key best-practice principles and master how to work with a diverse range of clients. In your second year, you'll undertake more than 360 hours of supervised practical placement in government and private agencies. While on placement you'll complete a major project, which provides you the opportunity to apply counselling theory and research skills. Taught in conjunction with UQ’s School of Psychology, the program is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Career possibilities Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to: Crisis counsellor Grief counsellor Drug and alcohol counsellor Relationship counsellor Rehabilitation counsellor Child and youth counsellor Sexual assault counsellor Student counsellor Family counsellor Therapeutic counsellor

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A bachelor degree with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (e.g. in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields). The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. English Proficiency IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23. TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6. Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72. CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185. BEP and OET are not accepted.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$43,200.00 (US$ 28,470) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

St Lucia Campus, 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia, BRISBANE, Queensland, 4072, BRISBANE, Australia

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019) which underlines its international standing as well as the high quality of its staff, researchers and alumni. Encompassing a significant range of internationally rated specialised research fields, the university offers researchers and students the opportunity for cross disciplinary collaboration.
UQ focuses on producing graduates who become leaders and positively impact society. With a UQ degree, students are highly sought-after international graduates and can be confident of paving the way to their future success.
Outside of the classroom, students can access UQ’s career resources, workshops and networking events to gain the competitive edge. UQ’s Student Employability Centre supports students to maximise their time at university and gain experiences that will enhance their employability. The award winning UQ Careers Team helps students plan their career and develop skills, offering workshops on how to find work, write a resume, excel in interviews, and more.
The Good Universities Guide 2019 rated UQ at the highest possible level for staff qualifications, student demand and teaching quality. UQ is also the recipient of the most national teaching awards, more than any other university in Australia.
UQ is one of the biggest institutions in Australia, with nearly 7,000 staff and over 52,000 students. UQ has approximately 18,000 international students from 135 different countries, making it a truly international university.
Support services at the institution include UQ Mates, which is a platform that brings like-minded students with similar interests together via a free social network. Student advisors are provided for international students, meaning that there is always someone to speak to.

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