Counselling (Master)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Master of Counselling

Length

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course aims to give students an advanced professional qualification in counselling. It offers them the chance to collaborate with clients to assess and present ongoing issues. Its approach is humanistic and experiential, but includes practical and theoretical introductions to a wide range of psychotherapeutic orientations. The course meets coursework criteria for registration with PACFA - The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, which requires a minimum of two years' training.

For more information, please download our Prospective Student Guide (PDF 131KB).

Course structure

In first year, students undertake six core subjects covering counselling theory and practice, ethical and professional practice, research-based approaches to counselling, assessment processes and group processes in counselling.
In second year, they undertake six coursework subjects, and a counselling placement each semester.

Contact hours

Full-time study entails one full day per week (seven hours) of block-mode teaching in the first year. In the second year students will have an additional one day per week at least in order to complete the counselling placement.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Please also complete the Supplementary Form (PDF 36KB).

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview.

Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $15,770 per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth Supported Places may also be available.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

National police check - A$15 immunisations - approximately A$500.

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree and some professional counselling experience; those with other professional qualifications or who can demonstrate appropriate academic skills may also considered.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Career opportunities

Graduates are qualified to practise as professional counsellors.

Professional recognition

The course is in line with the Psychotherapy Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) registration requirements.