Master of Education (Guidance & Counselling)

Masters (Coursework)

Are you wishing to extend your teaching career into the field of Guidance and Counselling as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor? The Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) will help prepare you to make this transition.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$6,560 per year / $9,840 total

About this course

Are you wishing to extend your teaching career into the field of Guidance and Counselling as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor? The Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) will help prepare you to make this transition.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Approved bachelor degree, or equivalent, in education. Candidates with a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a non-related discipline may be eligible for entry into USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Education. Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4. 0, they may apply for entry into the Master of Education. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Minimum Prior Qualification

Bachelor

Study locations

Toowoomba

Online

How to apply

How to apply To apply for this degree: Apply online Closing dates Applying directly to USQ: Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019. Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Monday 4 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019. Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 28 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020. Credit for previous study or work experience You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

81.8%

Overall satisfaction

78%

Skill scale

70.5%

Teaching scale

85%

Employed full-time

$80.5k

Average salary

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