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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Master of Counselling

  • Masters (Coursework)

If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5333, 048816G
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $82,240 total

About this course

If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (see below for relevant disciplines), and
  • you must also submit a recorded oral presentation (see additional application information below).
Entry is competitive, with a limited intake.
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (see below for relevant disciplines), and
  • you must also submit a recorded oral presentation (see additional application information below).
Entry is competitive, with a limited intake.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, education or related fields.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Counselling are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Applicants are required to submit a recorded oral presentation. Further details, including topics for these assessment items will be provided to applicants in early December. Offers will be made on academic achievement, curriculum vitae, personal statement and recorded oral presentation.

There are limited places available in this program.Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

The number of CSPs for Semester 1 commencement are limited. There is no separate application process for CSPs and all eligible applicants that submit a complete application by 30 November in the year prior to commencement will be automatically considered. Applicants will be notified prior to the start of classes whether they have been offered a CSP.

Additional application information

Applicants are required to submit a recorded oral presentation. Further details, including topics for these assessment items will be provided to applicants in early December.

Offers will be made on academic achievement, curriculum vitae, personal statement and recorded oral presentation.There are limited places available in this program.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Build on your background in social and behavioural sciences, psychology or nursing, and embark on a career in counselling.
  • Be confident you're job-ready, with 360 hours of supervised clinical placements.
  • Learn from professionals and practising counsellors to gain an accredited qualification.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Crisis counsellor
  • Grief counsellor
  • Drug and alcohol counsellor
  • Relationship counsellor
  • Rehabilitation counsellor
  • Child and youth counsellor
  • Sexual assault counsellor
  • Student counsellor
  • Family counsellor
  • Therapeutic counsellor

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
76.3%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
69.5%
Teaching scale
88.9%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary