Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) introduces core counselling techniques and communication skills essential for effective helping strategies in various professions. It aims to enhance self-awareness and awareness of others' needs, enabling students to problem-solve and achieve their goals. Additionally, you will learn about psychoeducational assessment used to support student learning, as well as the key areas of guidance officer and guidance counsellor practice including supporting students impacted by trauma, student protection, complex case management and responding to critical incidents.

You will also explore lifelong learning within career contexts, developing skills to lead career development programs. You will learn through theoretical career programs that will prepare you to create innovative, flexible programs. Further, throughout this course, you will get an introduction into social research and how to use findings within professional settings. You will learn about major counselling theories applicable in schools, helping to develop a model based on these theories for future practice and preparing you for professional experience in school guidance and counselling across various educational settings.

This course is only available for Australian and New Zealand students.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) introduces core counselling techniques and communication skills essential for effective helping strategies in various professions. It aims to enhance self-awareness and awareness of others' needs, enabling students to problem-solve and achieve their goals. Additionally, you will learn about psychoeducational assessment used to support student learning, as well as the key areas of guidance officer and guidance counsellor practice including supporting students impacted by trauma, student protection, complex case management and responding to critical incidents.

You will also explore lifelong learning within career contexts, developing skills to lead career development programs. You will learn through theoretical career programs that will prepare you to create innovative, flexible programs. Further, throughout this course, you will get an introduction into social research and how to use findings within professional settings. You will learn about major counselling theories applicable in schools, helping to develop a model based on these theories for future practice and preparing you for professional experience in school guidance and counselling across various educational settings.

This course is only available for Australian and New Zealand students.

Admission Requirements

1.5-year program entry requirements You must have current Australian teacher registration plus a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in teaching or education.
1-year program entry requirements You must have current Australian teacher registration plus one of the following completed recognised:
  • bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
  • bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
  • graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
  • bachelor degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education; or
  • QUT Graduate Certificate in Education.
If you qualify for the 1-year program you will be automatically granted 48 credit points of general advanced standing towards the option units. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

02 Feb 2026
1 Year
Feb
Jun

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,700 AUD

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