Professional Entry Master of Counselling (1.5 years) Postgraduate Programme By Monash University |TopUniversities

Professional Entry Master of Counselling (1.5 years)

Subject Ranking

# 68QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

54,600 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Counselling at Monash provides a professional qualification and offers a combination of theory and professional experience. The course is designed for people from a variety of professions, such as human resources, health, social welfare and education. The course focuses on contemporary theories and approaches to counselling and psychotherapy and develops appreciation of the mental-health issues that arise across the lifespan. This course examines the various forms of professional counselling, including online and distance counselling, child and adolescent counselling, and individual, couples and group counselling. Students will also be introduced to the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors. Creative approaches to counselling will be examined, including play therapy and art therapy. In addition, students will gain in-depth knowledge across a range of contemporary cognitive-behaviour therapies. This course integrates a 300-hour of professional placement which needs to be completed by the students in order for them to apply their knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. The placement includes 200 'contact' hours (e.g. face-to-face, telephone, group and online counselling) and 100 'non-contact' hours (e.g. observation, case notes, meetings, administration). Students will also complete 50 hours of supervision (which are included in the non-contact hours) and participate in weekly online discussion groups and postings throughout the duration of the placement. This course is accredited in Australia by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Counselling at Monash provides a professional qualification and offers a combination of theory and professional experience. The course is designed for people from a variety of professions, such as human resources, health, social welfare and education. The course focuses on contemporary theories and approaches to counselling and psychotherapy and develops appreciation of the mental-health issues that arise across the lifespan. This course examines the various forms of professional counselling, including online and distance counselling, child and adolescent counselling, and individual, couples and group counselling. Students will also be introduced to the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors. Creative approaches to counselling will be examined, including play therapy and art therapy. In addition, students will gain in-depth knowledge across a range of contemporary cognitive-behaviour therapies. This course integrates a 300-hour of professional placement which needs to be completed by the students in order for them to apply their knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. The placement includes 200 'contact' hours (e.g. face-to-face, telephone, group and online counselling) and 100 'non-contact' hours (e.g. observation, case notes, meetings, administration). Students will also complete 50 hours of supervision (which are included in the non-contact hours) and participate in weekly online discussion groups and postings throughout the duration of the placement. This course is accredited in Australia by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Admission Requirements

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An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience

Or

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including social work, psychology or counselling with at least a distinction (70%) average

Or

A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average

Or

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average.

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Tuition fees

Domestic
27,500 AUD
International
54,600 AUD

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