University of New England
Master of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAt the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic philosophy that focuses on the person rather than the symptoms, our course equips you to support people in need with practical skills and advanced knowledge. Future proof your career as a registered counsellor, able to engage in professional, reflexive counselling practice in an environment of genuineness, acceptance, caring, compassion and empathy.
Delivery mode
University of New England 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.
This course is offered under eight admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule A:You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
Rule B:You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling Major) from 2023 onwards.
Rule C:You have completed the UNE Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice or the UNE Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice.
Rule D:You have completed the UNE Graduate Diploma in Counselling from 2015-2018.
Rule E:You have completed the UNE Graduate Diploma in Counselling from 2019-2020.
Rule F:You have completed the UNE Graduate Diploma in Counselling from 2021 onwards.
Rule G:You have completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8), Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), Masters (AQF Level 9) or Doctorate qualification (AQF Level 10) (or overseas equivalents).
Rule H:You have completed a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience and training* within the past ten years.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 University of New England
UNE is the highest rated Australian university for student satisfaction.
Canstar Blue awarded UNE ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in the National Universities, Online Universities and NSW Universities categories in 2022. We are also the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.
Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.
As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.
