Master of Counselling
A professional master’s degree equipping graduates with evidence-based counselling skills for diverse human service roles.
Best for:Best for professionals with mature life experience seeking to transition into evidence-based counselling roles, particularly those with backgrounds in psychology, social work, or healthcare.
Overview
The Master of Counselling at the University of Notre Dame Australia is a two-year coursework programme designed for professionals from backgrounds such as social work, psychology, nursing, and education. It integrates theoretical knowledge with practical training, emphasising contemporary and evidence-based counselling approaches across the lifespan. Students develop expertise in group counselling, research methods, and industry placements in the second year. An accelerated pathway is available for applicants with relevant undergraduate qualifications in cognate disciplines like Counselling and Behavioural Science.
What you'll do
- Develop theoretical and practical counselling skills applicable to diverse human service settings.
- Engage in evidence-based counselling practices informed by contemporary research.
- Participate in group counselling workshops and supervised practice sessions.
- Conduct research in counselling to contribute to the field’s knowledge base.
- Complete a mandatory industry placement in the second year to gain real-world experience.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in counselling practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent, with preference for cognate fields such as Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Education
Degree offered: Master of Counselling
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants from English-speaking backgrounds; additional requirements may apply for international students)
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated mature life experience as defined by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
- Ability to communicate effectively in counselling sessions
- Commitment to ethical and professional counselling standards
- Basic understanding of human development and psychology
- Applicants must demonstrate suitable mature life experience as per PACFA guidelines
- Successful applicants must provide a current National Police Clearance before enrolling in placement courses
- No specific age or residency restrictions mentioned beyond standard university admission criteria
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Applicants must submit an online application through the university’s portal. A selection interview with counselling staff is required to assess mature life experience. Successful applicants will need to provide a current National Police Clearance before enrolling in placement courses.
- CV or resume
- Cover letter or personal statement
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and above)
- Proof of mature life experience (if applicable)
- Current National Police Clearance (required upon acceptance)
- Interview with counselling staff
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