Master of Clinical Counselling
Why study the Master of Clinical Counselling at UNE?
Please note students entering for the Master of Clinical Counselling award (under rule A)can only study part-time and can only commence Trimester 1.
The Master of Clinical Counselling is a two year full-time (or four year part-time) training course in counselling, with a clinical placement arranged by the student. The course is offered over two years which includes an articulation from the Master of Counselling (post 2010) or the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care from the University of New England. It is offered by distance education in a blended learning format. Students will develop an ability to think critically about their clinical practice and consolidate ways of integrating theory and practice.
Career Opportunities
Counsellors work in a variety of community settings. Counselling positions cover telephone counsellors, career counsellors, drug and alcohol counsellors, family and marriage counsellors, rehabilitation counsellors, student counsellors and financial counsellors.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 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 | MClinCouns | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 96 | ||||||||||||
| Benefits | This is an accredited course with the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).Once students have completed the required number of postgraduate hours of counselling and supervision, they will be eligible to apply for membership of the PACFA and ARCAP register. |
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| 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) hold the Master of Counselling ( 72cp), post-2010, from the University of New England; or (b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care (48cp) from the University of New England; and (c) have one year, or its equivalent, of relevant counselling or counselling related professional practice within the last five years; and (d) provide with their application: a curriculum vitae of not more than five pages highlighting counselling-related information and including supporting documentation as required by the School. |
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| Additional Requirements | Criminal Records Check and Working with Children Check: Some counselling agencies have a policy that all staff, including students undertaking placements, in positions dealing with children and other vulnerable people must undergo a criminal record check and a Working with Children Check. It will be the responsibility of the student to organise these checkes. The process will be managed by the UNE clinical placement manager. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students will be thoroughly prepared for the workplace during this degree program. They will learn basic counselling and assessment skills and how to work in an interdisciplinary team. Their learning will be scaffolded. Initially they will develop their counselling skills through conducting practice counselling sessions with other counselling students. They will then conduct counselling sessions, record the sessions and analyse their performance as a counsellor. They will then go on a clinical placement during which they will sit in on and conduct counselling sessions with clients, under strict supervision. Students will be expected to arrange their own counselling placements, with the support of the university. Practical experience is an integral part of counselling education and a requirement of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Students will be supervised by qualified, experienced counsellors. The internship will involve 40 hours of direct client contact, 10 hours of agency supervision, and a further 150 hours in agency-based activities. Students will be required to have organised their placement arrangements, including appropriate supervision, and have them approved by the unit co-ordinator before enrolment in the unit can proceed. Prerequisites must be met before permission will be given to enrol. Consult with the unit co-ordinator for details. |
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| Advanced Standing | Candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) will not receive any advanced standing, as this has been taken into account in the nested award structure. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC37) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold the Master of Counselling (72 cp), post-2010, from the University of New England; or
(b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care (48 cp) from the University of New England; and
(c) have one year, or its equivalent, of relevant counselling or counselling related professional practice within the last five years; and
(d) provide with their application: a curriculum vitae of not more than five pages highlighting counselling-related information and including supporting documentation as required by the School.
Advanced Standing
Candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) will not receive any advanced standing, as this has been taken into account in the nested award structure
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four 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 96 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 | 72 cps |
| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 96 cps |
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For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
| Core Units | 36 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 96 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Clinical Counselling.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Master of Counselling on completion of HSMH421, HSMH422, HSMH423, HSMH424, HSCS452, HSCS521, HSCS535, HSCS538, EHPS590 plus two six credit point Listed Units.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Master of Counselling must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Master of Clinical Counselling.
Academic Progress
Candidates are referred to the University's General Rules Policy on Academic Progress.
A candidate who fails HSCS640 twice shall not be permitted to re-enrol in the unit without the permission of the Head of School and Executive Dean.
A candidate who breaches the current Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Code of Ethics will be excluded from the degree.
Additional Requirements
Criminal Records Check: and Working with Children Check; Some counselling agencies have a policy that all staff, including students undertaking placements in positions dealing with children and other vulnerable people must undergo a criminal record check and a working with children check. It will be the responsibility of the student to organise these checks. The process will be managed by the UNE clinical placement manager.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.