Study Master of Counselling at Monash University in Australia, Faculty of Education

Master of Counselling
Monash University

Australia

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Master of Counselling at Monash provides a professional qualification and offers a combination of theory and professional experience, providing you with the knowledge and skills to begin a rewarding career as a counsellor. The course is suited to people from a variety of professions, such as human resources, health, social welfare and education. It is taught by leading academics with extensive experience working as counsellors and psychologists. You'll examine the various forms of professional counselling, including online and distance counselling, child and adolescent counselling, and individual, couples and group counselling. You'll be introduced to the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors, and explore creative approaches to counselling, including play and art therapy. You'll also gain in-depth knowledge across a range of contemporary cognitive-behaviour therapies. You will complete 250 hours of professional placement, and apply theory to practice under supervision in clinical settings. This includes 140 'contact' hours (e.g. face-to-face, couple, family and group counselling) and 110 'non-contact' hours (e.g. observation, case notes, meetings, administration). You will complete 35 hours of supervision (which are included in the non-contact hours). The Counselling Placement Team source many placements and communicate these opportunities to students. Please note most placement providers will require you to submit an application and/or attend an interview to secure the placement. Students located interstate, overseas or rurally will be required to source your own placements, under the guidance of the Counselling Placement Team.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

CRICOS

083043B

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,340.00 (US$ 30,539) per year
Accommodation Cost - Halls of Residence- $353.15 per week
Application deadline

Expected April 2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Clayton Campus

Wellington Road,

Clayton,

Victoria,

3800, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,340.00 (US$ 30,539) per year
Accommodation Cost - Halls of Residence- $353.15 per week
Application deadline

Expected November 2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Clayton Campus

Wellington Road,

Clayton,

Victoria,

3800, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry level 1: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average.

Entry level 2: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including social work, psychology or counselling with at least a distinction (70%) average Or A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average Or An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average.

Entry level 3: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including social work, psychology or counselling with at least a distinction (70%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience Or A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience Or A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a related discipline including social work, psychology or counselling with at least a distinction (70%) average Or An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a distinction (70%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience Or An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including social work, psychology or counselling with at least a distinction (70%) average.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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