Overview

Key Features

This two year full-time Master of Counselling from University of Queensland will provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in professional counselling.

The program is designed for those with an approved degree in social work, psychology, human services, nursing or a related field who want to gain professional counselling qualifications.

The program has a strong focus on integrative approaches to counselling and applied psychotherapy. It seeks to effectively and respectfully enhance outcomes for people struggling with a range of challenges.

You'll study courses that will develop your knowledge and professional counselling skills. You'll learn about research that informs counselling practice, understand key best-practice principles and master how to work with a diverse range of clients.

Career possibilities

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Interpersonal Skills in Counselling

Theories of Counselling

Counselling and Mental Health

Understanding and Caring for Those Affected by Loss

Advanced Interpersonal Skills

Counselling Children and Young People

Ethics and Professional Practice Issues in Counselling

Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts and Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 46 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 048816G

A bachelor degree with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (e.g. in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields).

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45792 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9266 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

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