Master of Counselling
University of New England (UNE)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00003G
Counsellors provide support to people of all ages who are experiencing challenges in their lives. Whether you are new to the profession or seeking to expand your current knowledge and skills, UNE’s Master of Counselling offers an integrative approach, with professional training and supervision that equips you with advanced knowledge and skills to enable you to work collaboratively with your clients, and create environments that facilitate personal insight, change and growth.Our course is underpinned and informed by a Humanistic and Existential philosophical framework that deals with questions of meaning and freedom, grapples with what it means to be human, and emphasises the value of individual and collective agency.Develop your skills in counselling, supervision and health and social research. Learn about the theories and concepts that underpin common research approaches to ensure that you have the right foundation to identify and select appropriate methods to answer particular research questions. You will also gain an in depth understanding of the processes that guide research design and practice. The course provides a pathway to UNE's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), if you are interested in pursuing further research.
Designed for
Graduates with counselling qualifications
Structure
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points, including a minimum of 36 credit points at 500-level.
Standard entry requirements
Entry is based on a bachelor qualification or higher, an overseas equivalent, or recent relevant professional experience.
Recognition
The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Student membership with the ACA is available while undertaking the course, with professional membership eligibility after graduation. Graduates who engage in ongoing professional development are also eligible to be listed on the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP), an independent national register of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
Study pathways
Students may be eligible for credit (advanced standing) for previously completed studies. An exit pathway is available for eligible students.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Campus | International: $29,344 | No |
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