Master in Counselling

Course code: 3236 + Course abbreviation: MCounselling + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Off-campus (Clayton)

Off-shore (Singapore, Hong Kong)

Course description

This course has been designed in response to the growing market demand for counselling knowledge and skills from professional people working in a range of education, community and service-related industries. To cater for the needs of these target groups, four units are available relevant to these workplace settings. For applicants with previous studies in psychology and who are interested in articulating to higher degrees, a range of substitute units are also offered to extend their knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold either:

an approved four-year undergraduate qualification, or
an approved three-year undergraduate qualification plus relevant work experience.

Selection into the program will be based on qualifications, academic merit, relevant work experience, referee reports and/or interviews.

Course structure

The program is based on four 12-point coursework units, giving a total of 48 points. Units offered are:

EDF6531 Counselling for the professions*
EDF6533 Cognitive-behavioural approaches to crucial issues in living
EDF6540 Ethics in counselling
EDF6541 Field placement in counselling

* For students enrolled in off-campus mode, EDF6531 (Counselling for the professions) has a compulsory three-day (20-hour) residential session at the Clayton campus.

Students with APS-approved study in psychology

Students who have already successfully completed four years of APS-approved study in psychology may apply to undertake units from the Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree as part of the Master in Counselling program. A written application to undertake Master of Psychology units must accompany the application for the program. To be eligible to undertake the psychology units, applicants must meet the entry requirements for the Master of Psychology (Counselling) program. Students will be informed in writing whether their application has been successful. Students are strongly advised to seek course advice from the psychology programs administrator before enrolling.

For further information about the Master of Psychology (Counselling) program, refer to the course entry in this handbook.

Articulation

Students granted permission to undertake the Master of Psychology (Counselling) units as part of the Master in Counselling program may be eligible to apply for articulation into the Master of Psychology (Counselling). Students must successfully complete all required Master of Psychology units to be considered for articulation into the Master of Psychology (Counselling).

Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 2819, or visit www.education.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Dr Nicky Jacobs (Clayton)

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