Torrens University Australia
Master of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Counselling provides a postgraduate qualification that builds upon existing knowledge of interpersonal communication. It delivers key information about the importance of personal and professional self-care, trauma-informed practice and the use of telehealth services. This qualification has been designed to prepare you for a professional career in counselling, to improve current practice, or to take counselling theory into real-world settings.
A counselling master's is the highest level of counselling training available in Australia and provides a holistic environment for you to gain hands-on experience, practising your counselling skills in a professional and supervised setting. You will be equipped with a wide range of skills to enable further lifelong learning, support continued resilience and set professional boundaries to facilitate effective interpersonal communication across business, community, education and well-being settings. Work placement during your course will allow you to put your skills into practice and complement your theoretical learning.
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.
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
- AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above in a relevant discipline; OR
- A Bachelor's degree and complete the Torrens Work Life entry form demonstrating your interest in and suitability to gain entry to the course.
Course fees
$33,012
$33,012
Career opportunities
The Master of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...
Crisis Counsellor
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
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 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.