Master of Counselling with Honours
Why study the Master of Counselling with Honours at UNE?
The aim of this course is to train graduates in counselling-related research skills, from a scientist-practitioner perspective, and to facilitate their progression to a PhD. It provides the opportunity for students to develop research skills in their specific area of specialisation. It also enables them to focus on one area of particular interest and to develop advanced research skills including conducting a literature review, designing and conducting a research project, analysing the data, and presenting the findings both verbally and in written form.
Please note: this course has been renamed the Master of Philosophy in 2012.
Career Opportunities
Research in counselling.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
2 Years Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s)
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MCouns(Hons) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s) This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 have at least three years of professional practice relevant to the course (as defined by the Faculty) and either: (a) hold a Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Education (Counselling Studies) or a Graduate Diploma of Counselling; or (b) hold a four- year award in health, social science or other relevant degree containing the equivalent of one year of full-time study in behavioural science at a grade point average of Credit or above; or (c) satisfy the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 3715 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |
This award is not designed for accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society or recognition by State Psychological Registration Boards.
Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have at least three years of professional practice* relevant to the award and either:
(a) hold a Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Education (Counselling Studies) or a Graduate Diploma of Counselling; or
(b) 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, at a grade point average of Credit or above; or
(c) satisfy the Higher Degree Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
* Professional Practice shall be defined as:
(a) a minimum of three years' work or its equivalent in a publicly acknowledged agency or organisation where it is generally accepted that counselling is a major part of the job (eg counselling agency, community health centre, psychiatric ward, welfare organisation) and validated by the organisation or employer in writing; or
(b) a minimum of three years' work or its equivalent in private practice and membership of an appropriate professional organisation and/or receiving recognised professional supervision (by a marriage counsellor supervisor, social worker or psychologist, etc); or
(c) a minimum of six years of employment in the helping related professions, health, teaching and religious vocations, with evidence of six years of focused work in counselling.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points as specified in Rule 2.
2.The course shall comprise:
(a) the unit in Group 1; or
(b) (i) the unit in Group 2; and
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 3; and
(iii) 12 credit points from Group 4.
Group 1
HS699B:72
Group 2
HS699A:48
Group 3
EHPS591
Group 4
EHPS590; HS554A
Progress and Conduct
Failure to obtain a result of Credit or better in each course work unit shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.