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Master of Counselling

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: SIA-14693UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Develop a deep understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at Victoria University (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. 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.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

o be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.

We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.

Admission 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. o be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.

Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

Suitability for the profession of counselling as determined at an interview.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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