Torrens University Australia
Master of Counselling (Advanced)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Counselling (Advanced) qualification has been designed to prepare you for employment in a role that leverages counselling and coaching skills within a specialist work environment, or in community and business settings to facilitate positive human change.
The course further develops your capability in providing counselling and support across the life-stages through a range of theoretical and practical skills.
You will be equipped with a wide range of skills to enable further lifelong learning, support continued resilience and professional boundaries in order to facilitate effective interpersonal communication across business, community, education and wellbeing settings.
This accredited master's degree is the highest level of counselling training available in Australia and provides a holistic environment for students to gain hands-on experience practising their counselling skills.
Delivery mode
Torrens University Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with higher education study
To qualify for entry to the course applicants must usually hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or hold a Bachelor’s degree and complete the Torrens Work Life entry form demonstrating their interest in and suitability to gain entry to the course.
Students who do not have a prior degree in a related field must successfully complete the Graduate Certificate prior to enrolling in the Graduate Diploma, Master or Advanced Master. This is a professional accreditation requirement.
Applicants with work and life experience
Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or nonformal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).
Applicants with higher education study
To qualify for entry to the course applicants must usually hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or hold a Bachelor’s degree and complete the Torrens Work Life entry form demonstrating their interest in and suitability to gain entry to the course.
Students who do not have a prior degree in a related field must successfully complete the Graduate Certificate prior to enrolling in the Graduate Diploma, Master or Advanced Master. This is a professional accreditation requirement.
Applicants with work and life experience
Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or nonformal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).
English Language Proficiency
Equivalent IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with no skills band less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL, CAE or PTE).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$45,600
$45,600
Career opportunities
The Master of Counselling (Advanced) will prepare you for the following roles.
Career Counsellor
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Guidance Counsellor
Guidance Counsellors provide counselling and support services to students, teachers, and parents at Australian schools — from prep right through to...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
About Torrens University Australia
At Torrens University Australia, our fresh approach to learning can be tailored to suit you and our strong industry connections give you everything you need to build a career you love.
Forget lecture halls and strict schedules. At Torrens University Australia, hands-on learning, expert industry lecturers and state-of-the-art facilities accelerate your career. Study part time, full time, online or in person – however you want, whenever you want.
Our industry partnerships with leading organisations here and around the world mean you can complete practical work experience so you’re prepared for wherever your future takes you.
