Master of Counselling (Alcohol and Drug Studies) Program By University of Southern Queensland |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

30,320 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Overview
  • UniSQ’s Master of Counselling (Alcohol and Drug Studies) focuses on the practical skills that allow graduates to support people struggling with substance misuse and gain an insight into psychoactive drugs.
  • This is a qualifying specialisation – students from a non-counselling background can study this postgraduate counselling degree. Graduates of this specialisation meet the educational requirements for entry into the counselling profession.
  • Learn a range of treatment approaches including motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.
  • This degree provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project or choose to do a smaller capstone project to further your research skills.
  • You can study our Master of Counselling online to make it easier to fit study into your life.
  • To enhance your practice, you’ll attend mandatory residential schools at UniSQ Ipswich campus to meet the required number of hours of face-to-face instruction.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Overview
  • UniSQ’s Master of Counselling (Alcohol and Drug Studies) focuses on the practical skills that allow graduates to support people struggling with substance misuse and gain an insight into psychoactive drugs.
  • This is a qualifying specialisation – students from a non-counselling background can study this postgraduate counselling degree. Graduates of this specialisation meet the educational requirements for entry into the counselling profession.
  • Learn a range of treatment approaches including motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.
  • This degree provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project or choose to do a smaller capstone project to further your research skills.
  • You can study our Master of Counselling online to make it easier to fit study into your life.
  • To enhance your practice, you’ll attend mandatory residential schools at UniSQ Ipswich campus to meet the required number of hours of face-to-face instruction.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

176+
58+
6.5+
5+
90+
Stream 1: Qualifying Master of Counselling
  • Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area. 
  • Completion of at least 50% of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at USQ and have a grade point average (GPA) of 5 or higher, or equivalent qualification from another institution.
  • Provide two satisfactory Referee Reports and a report to address the Selection Criteria indicating the applicant's abilities to successfully undertake the professional and research components of the program; and
  • Participate in an interview with a panel of School staff. 
2 Years
Feb
Jul
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

23,440 AUD
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International Students

30,320 AUD
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