Master of Counselling
Master of Counselling
Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at VU. You can gain experience in both ‘adult’ and ‘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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling with the Master of Counselling at VU.
You can gain experience in both ‘adult’ and ‘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.
Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), 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.
Please note: this is not a psychology course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Australia’s largest single registration body for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Careers in counselling
This course leads to careers in:
- counselling
- family support
- multicultural services
- community work
- school counselling
- welfare services
- palliative care
- refugee services
- youth work.
Course structure
To attain the Master of Counselling students will be required to complete 192 credit points in total consisting of the following:
- 132 credit points of Core studies; and
- 12 credit points of Elective studies; plus
Full-time Option
48 credit points of Research studies
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Critically review the theoretical knowledge of counselling theory and its application;
2. Exhibit an awareness of psychological theory relevant to their workplace and interests;
3. Appraise and articulate of the range of counselling interventions and psychological therapies offered by helping professions;
4. Develop a proposal using appropriate research methods deploying critical reading within the counselling literature; and
5. Further develop an applied knowledge of professional practice.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
English language requirements
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
TOEFL Internet: Test score of 79
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.
VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
