Gestalt Therapy (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Gestalt Therapy
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course provides specialist training in the Gestalt approach to working with people. It aims to produce competent, ethical and creative practitioners capable of working in a range of health, education and community settings. In particular, graduates can expect to develop significant personal awareness and a high level of competency in this field.
Course structure
Students complete Master's level coursework subjects offered by Gestalt Therapy Australia (or equivalent), prior to or in conjunction with coursework research skills subjects and thesis components taught by La Trobe University.
Subject details
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 by end of October 2011. Late applications accepted until the end of January 2012 (full-fee places only). Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
A supplementary application form (PDF 138KB) is also required for this course.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $15,770 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related discipline, and Introductory Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma of Gestalt Therapy offered by Gestalt Therapy Australia (GTA) or equivalent (equivalent to the GANZ minimum standard of 450 hours over a minimum of three years) - the latter with a minimum B grade average.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
The course is designed for mental health and human services professionals involved in counselling, psychotherapy or consultancy.