Master of Counselling
An advanced one-year programme designed to develop professional counselling competencies and therapeutic expertise.
Best for:Best for professionals with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling seeking advanced clinical training and professional registration.
Overview
The Master of Counselling at Murdoch University is a one-year coursework programme tailored for individuals who already hold a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. This course focuses on advancing practical therapeutic skills and deepening theoretical knowledge to meet the requirements for professional registration as a counsellor in Australia. Students engage in experiential learning, critical analysis of counselling literature, and extensive practical training. The curriculum emphasizes the development of strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation of effective practice.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework to refine therapeutic techniques.
- Participate in extensive practical training sessions.
- Critically evaluate contemporary counselling literature and research.
- Develop competencies required for professional registration in Australia.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to complex clinical scenarios.
Requirements
Degree required: Graduate Diploma in Counselling accredited by the Australian Counselling Association or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Degree offered: Master of Counselling
Language: English proficiency required for professional practice
Instruction: English
- Prior completion of an accredited Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Successful performance in a formal interview
- Demonstrated capacity for advanced clinical practice
- Must hold a Graduate Diploma in Counselling accredited by the Australian Counselling Association or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
- Alternative entry available for specific Murdoch University internal pathways with high grades
- Must pass an interview process
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How to apply
Interested applicants should review the course requirements on the official university portal. Applications are submitted directly through the Murdoch University website, where candidates must provide evidence of their prior qualifications and prepare for an interview.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Evidence of professional accreditation
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