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2 Years Full Time (6 Trimesters) / Part Time Equivalent (12 Trimesters)
Blended delivery is a combination of online and on-campus learning. Students are required to undertake activities, assessment and self-directed study online, as well as attend some classes.
Full time / Part time · 12 hours per week per unit
Trimester 3 – Mon 14 Sep 2026 | Trimester 1 – Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Trimester 2 – Mon 24 May 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) / PACFA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACA / PACFA
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy is professionally accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
This course includes 240 hours experience in a professional placement, with 80 hours of face-to-face client counselling. This placement is linked with two clinical supervision units over two consecutive trimesters.
The course is available at Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Online. However, this course is not available to international students at the Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Online campuses.
The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy consists of 16 units at $3,109 per unit, with an Annual Course Fee (Indicative) of $24,872 per 1.0 EFTSL, plus the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students must meet a minimum English language requirement of an Academic IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, completed in the past two years, or an equivalent qualification. The accrediting body may also have additional English language requirements to meet professional accreditation standards.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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