Start building today!
Experience the Find the courses and unlock the true potential
2 Years
On campus
Semester 1, Semester 2
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway, NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) / PACFA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACA / PACFA
Course Content
Ethical Issues in Professional Life
Core curriculum postgraduate ethics unit
Interpersonal Group Practice
First year unit
Counselling Skills
First year unit
Theoretical Approaches to Counselling
First year unit
Approaches to Mental Health
First year unit
Couples and Family Therapy
First year unit
Advanced Counselling Skills
First year unit
Research Methods
First year unit
Placement, Supervision and Case Studies A
Second year unit
Placement, Supervision and Case Studies B
Second year unit
Professional Practice
Second year unit
Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling
Second year unit
Specialised Counselling Approaches
Second year unit
Theory and Process of Group Facilitation
Counselling elective
Addiction Counselling
Counselling elective
Psychosexual Counselling
Counselling elective
Existential Counselling
Counselling elective
Working with CALD Communities
Counselling elective
Literature Review
Research elective
Professional Project
Research elective
Experience the World
Research elective
Research Project
Research elective
Common Questions
The Master of Counselling includes 200 hours of practical placement, comprising a minimum of 80 hours of direct client contact and 20 hours of clinical supervision. These hands-on experiences provide invaluable opportunities to integrate theory with practice, enabling students to build confidence, competence, and professional identity.
Yes. The Master of Counselling has provisional accreditation by both the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) for delivery in Fremantle and Sydney.
Yes. The Master of Counselling offers flexible part-time options, ideal for professionals balancing work and study. Part-time students have the same curriculum and support as full-time students, can gain practical skills to apply on the job immediately, and can build experience while progressing at a manageable pace.
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent, demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience including self-awareness and a capacity to relate to others, and complete a selection interview with a member of the Counselling staff. Applicants must also satisfy English language proficiency requirements (minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in each component) and provide a current National Police Clearance upon successful admission.
The indicative annual fee for 2026 for domestic students is $9,537, as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). With a CSP, the Australian Government contributes part of your tuition fees as a subsidy that does not need to be repaid. Students are responsible for paying the remaining student contribution amount, which can be paid upfront or deferred using a HECS-HELP Loan.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
Honestly I was lost when I first started looking at Australian colleges. There are just too many options and every agent gives you different info. A friend told me about FindTheCourses and within a week I had shortlisted 3 programs that actually matched my budget and visa situation. My advisor Sanjay was super helpful — never felt like I was being pushed into anything.
Priya Sharma
India
Master of Nursing · Griffith University
