Master of Counselling
Why study the Master of Counselling at UNE?
This course aims to provide an advanced level of professional training in counselling theory and practice to a wide range of people who are currently involved in counselling within their workplace. Students will achieve a strong theoretical grounding and an advanced level of skills competence for a variety of personal and interpersonal problems in a variety of contexts. It recognises that the development of competent counsellors involves on-going learning through a cyclical process of ever increasing depth which allows for greater integration of learning and increased ability to respond appropriately to a complex range of human problems and contexts.
Please note: This award is not designed for accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society or recognition by State Psychological Registration Boards.
Career Opportunities
Enhanced employment opportunities which equips people to work in welfare, health, education (independent schools) and private practice settings.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Full-time
Up to 3 years Part-time
Up to 5 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 or 96 |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must: (a) hold a degree of a university in a field other than counselling and have successfully completed either 24 credit points of foundational counselling within that degree or hold a Graduate Certificate in Counselling; or (b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling; or (c) hold a four-year award in health, social science or another relevant degree containing the equivalent of one year of full-time study in a behavioural science and have structured recognised training in basic counselling. Candidates must provide with their application: (i) a curriculum vitae of not more than five pages highlighting counselling related information and including supporting documentation; (ii) a referee report (the form must be downloaded from www.une.edu.au/for/future-students/postgraduates/referee-report.pdf and sent to the Student Centre directly by your referee); (iii) a separate question and answer sheet where the applicant will answer the following questions: Why do you want to become a counsellor? (max 200 words); What values are important for a counsellor to hold? (max 200 words); What do you perceive as your strengths and weaknesses? (max 100 words); What are you hoping to gain from doing this course? (max 100 words); How will you access clients for counselling practice? (max 50 words). |
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| Academic Colours |
old rose (BCC 157) |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a degree of a university in a field other than counselling; and have successfully completed either 24 credit points within that degree of foundational counselling or hold the Graduate Certificate in Counselling; or
(b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling; or
(c) hold a four-year award in health, social science or other relevant degree containing the equivalent of one year of full-time study in a behavioural science and have structured recognised training in basic counselling.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) shall pass 96 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) six credit points from Group 2;
(iii) all units in Group 3;
(iv) 12 credit points from Group 4;
(v) 12 credit points from Group 5.
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) or (c) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 5
2.2. (b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 3;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 4;
(iii) 6 credit points from Group 5.
3. Period of Candidature
3.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) five years as a part-time candidate.
3.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 34.1.(b) or (c) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
HSCS 405:12, 452, 462, 521, 535:12.
Group 2
HSCS 472, 474; or any other unit approved by the school in any of the groups.
Group 3
EHPS 590; HSCS 534:12, 538:12.
Group 4
HSCS 533:12, 536:12.
Group 5
HSCS 472, 474, 475, 478, 512, 641; or any other unit approved by the school in any of the groups.
This award is not designed for accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society or recognition by State Psychological Registration
Course Structure – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a).
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 42 cps |
| Elective Units | 54 cps |
| Total | 96 cps |
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Course Structure – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) or (c).
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 30 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |