Queensland University of Technology
Master of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis course offers professionals the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in counselling. Course learning can be applied to a number of professional settings, and students in this program come from nursing, education, community arts, justice, human services, and other allied health backgrounds.
During this program you will learn about a range of approaches and techniques that can be applied to brief and collaborative counselling work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Graduates can articulate and reflect upon their evolving personal framework of counselling practice and apply counselling processes intentionally to support the wellbeing of clients in a number of contexts relevant to their profession.
It is a practice-based program that includes a year of supervised clinical practice in the Psychology and Counselling Clinic.
Delivery mode
Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must have one of:
- A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); OR
- A recognised bachelor honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master, or doctorate degree in any discipline area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); OR
- A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least three years full-time (or equivalent) work in a relevant field.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
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Crisis Counsellor
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Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a major Australian university with a truly global outlook. Home to nearly 50,000 students, we’re providing real-world infrastructure, learning and teaching, and graduate skills to the next generation of change-makers.
