Course highlights
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Adviser
- Online and accelerated
- Apply knowledge and skills immediately
- Develop industry-relevant skills
- Start anytime – intakes are open every 2 months
Overview
Whether helping others cope with crisis, put challenges into perspective or find a life worth living, guide the way and practise respectful and inclusive counselling. The Master of Counselling consists of research-led content that is delivered via supported and interactive teaching, while allowing students to undertake experiential learning. Students will work closely with clinical supervisors while undertaking placement units.
QUICK FACTS
12 units | 7 weeks each
2 years part-time*
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct
$3,212.50 per unit, FEE-HELP available
- *Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.
The University of Canberra is an ambitious university for ambitious people.
The University takes pride in designing online courses that are practical, supported and accelerated. Our courses are truly flexible and inclusive, ensuring you are connected to an inspiring community of teachers and learners anywhere, anytime.
Ranked in the top 5 universities in Australia for learner engagement, skills development and student support.1
Top 10 university in Australia1
#2 young university in Australia1
¹Times Higher Education, 2021
Learning outcomes
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Human diversity, inclusion and respect
Learn the factors that influence cultural diversity to be able to provide respectful counselling support to individuals across Australia. -
ACA accredited
The course is recognised as a professional qualification in counselling and accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), in line with their Professional Training Standards. -
Supported experiential practice
Students will have opportunities to use the skills acquired in the course in practical settings, with supervision from clinical experts and support from peers.