Master of Counselling
Prepare for a professional career in counselling through a blend of theoretical study and extensive practical training.
Best for:Best for individuals seeking professional accreditation in counselling with a focus on practical application and therapeutic relationship building.
Overview
The Master of Counselling at Murdoch University is designed to equip students with the essential skills and theoretical foundations required for a successful career in the counselling profession. Students engage with core literature and research before transitioning into comprehensive practical training. The programme offers flexibility in the second year, allowing students to choose between a substantial research project or a combination of coursework and case studies. This course is ideal for those seeking to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and support individuals through vulnerable life stages.
What you'll do
- Engage with and appraise foundational counselling literature and research.
- Develop professional skills necessary for building effective client-counsellor relationships.
- Participate in extensive practical training to apply theoretical knowledge.
- Complete a substantial research project or advanced coursework and case studies in the second year.
Requirements
Degree required: Graduate Diploma in Counselling from Murdoch University or a comparable programme from another institution.
Degree offered: Master of Counselling
Language: English proficiency as required by the university for postgraduate admission.
Instruction: English
- Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Counselling or equivalent.
- Ability to demonstrate academic proficiency through prior course records.
- Capacity for critical appraisal of counselling literature.
- Applicants from institutions other than Murdoch must undergo an assessment of previous course content by the Academic Chair.
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Interested applicants should review the course requirements and submit their application through the official Murdoch University portal. Applicants from institutions other than Murdoch must ensure they provide all necessary academic records for assessment by the Academic Chair.
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