Master of Counselling
Why study the Master of Counselling at UNE?
The Master of Counselling provides an advanced level of training in counselling to enable graduates to work in a range of professional contexts. This award incorporates the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care and the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice. Students will be expected to be working in the field during their candidature.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
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| Official Abbreviation | MCouns | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools are a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) (i) hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care from the University of New England or (ii) hold an undergraduate degree and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from another university or Higher Education Provider; and (b) one year, or its equivalent, of relevant counselling or counselling- related professional practice within the last five years; and (c) provide with their application: a curriculum vitae of not more than five pages highlighting counselling related information and supporting documentation as required by the School. |
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| Additional Requirements | All candidates in the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice; the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care; or Master of Counselling enrolling in HSMH421 or HSMH422 or HSMH423 or HSMH424 for the first time are required to attend a Mandatory Introductory Intensive School to be held in Armidale. Students are only required to attend this weekend only once when they first enrol in these awards. Students enrolled in other awards are welcome to attend but it is non-mandatory in this instance. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students will be encouraged to apply the skills they learn in their work environments. They will be taught the following counselling related skills: advanced counselling microskills; creating a therapeutic relationship; clinical assessment skills using the DSM-IV as a diagnostic framework; how to conduct a mental health status examination and make appropriate referrals; report writing skills; brief intervention skills such as how to work from a cognitive-behavioural perspective; other theoretical approaches to counselling; how to integrate theory and practice; how to be critical and self-reflexive; how to work in a culturally competent manner; how to present a case study and case conceptualisation; how to give constructive feedback; skills relevant to peer supervision; and how to plan interventions and design treatment plans. |
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| Advanced Standing | For candidates admitted under rule (a)(ii) (i.e. those applicants with an undergraduate degree and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from another university or Higher Education Provider), the maximum advanced standing that may be granted is 36 credit points, for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification. Each application is assessed individually and advanced standing is only available for postgraduate study that has a strong correspondence with the units prescribed for this degree. Applicants must provide extensive documentation to support their application for advanced standing in a unit as per UNE policy |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) (i) hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care from the University of New England; or
(ii) hold an undergraduate degree and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from another university or Higher Education Provider; and
(b) one year, or its equivalent, of relevant counselling or counselling- related professional practice within the last five years; and
(c) provide with their application: a curriculum vitae of not more than five pages highlighting counselling related information and supporting documentation as required by the School.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) (i) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b) (ii) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to 6 years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
| Core Units | 12 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 60 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Counselling.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice on completion of HSMH421, HSMH422, HSMH423 and HSMH424.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care on completion of HSMH421, HSMH422, HSMH423, HSMH424, HSCS452, HSCS521 and HSCS535.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Graduate Certifcate in Mental Health Practice or Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Master of Counselling.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.