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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Masters (Coursework)

Our Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy includes theoretical study, experiential-based skill development and self-reflective clinical practice in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
L67, 083642A
Domestic Fees
$24,100 per year / $48,200 total
International Fees
$37,400 per year / $74,800 total

About this course

Our Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy includes theoretical study, experiential-based skill development and self-reflective clinical practice in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy.

The overall theoretical orientation of this coursework Masters is psychoanalytic and to a lesser extent systemic.
To be accepted into this course, you'll need a three-year degree from a recognised university, in an area such as social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, theology or human services.
Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years full-time (or equivalent) experience in a formal counselling role.
In the final year of your study, you can hone your clinical skills in a year-long fieldwork placement. Alternatively, if you have relevant previous experience, you can apply to complete a research project.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to have a three year degree from a recognised university, and attend an interview. Applicants will be asked to provide a written application and attend an interview if they are short-listed. Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years full-time (or
    equivalent) experience in a formal counselling role.
    It is desirable that all applicants have a three-year degree from a recognised university, in an area such as social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, theology or human services.

    For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.

    Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

  1. Reflect critically and holistically on a complex body of theoretical knowledge, research principles and skills-based practice to demonstrate mastery of counselling professional practice.
  2. Apply specialist psychodynamic and systemic knowledge creatively to investigate, evaluate and synthesize complex counselling frameworks and theories in authentic situations.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and participate in supervised counselling and psychotherapy in professional practice or execute a substantial project.
  1. Reflect critically and holistically on a complex body of theoretical knowledge, research principles and skills-based practice to demonstrate mastery of counselling professional practice.
  2. Apply specialist psychodynamic and systemic knowledge creatively to investigate, evaluate and synthesize complex counselling frameworks and theories in authentic situations.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and participate in supervised counselling and psychotherapy in professional practice or execute a substantial project.

Career pathways

Counselling roles in various settings such as schools, agencies and organisations where there is a need for counsellors

Possible future job titles

counsellors

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
    Students interested in completing a PhD in Counselling & Psychotherapy should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).