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Counselling psychology

Why study Counselling psychology?

Graduates may work in community mental health, schools, universities, private practice and research in professional counselling. Roles include counsellor, human services officer, school counsellor, relationships counsellor, personnel officer, human resources consultant, human resources development officer, community health care worker and tertiary lecturer.

Career opportunities

Graduates may work in community health, clinics, student counselling, private practice, EAP, consultation and specialist positions. Our course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and you are eligible for national registration as a psychologist and full membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). After a further year of supervised professional experience, you are eligible for membership of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists.

Courses

Local students

2013

Master of Counselling Psychology

Duration :: 2 years full-time.
Semester starts :: Semester 1 (March)
Campus:: Melbourne

Year: 2013
Course description: This program aims to produce practitioners who can work competently with clients across the lifespan (in group and individual settings), engage in high levels of reflection in relation to professional practice and make productive use of clinical supervision. It also aims to demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacological treatment relevant to psychological disorders. The course encompasses interpersonal process, core conflictual schema, psychodynamic systems, communication and developmental perspectives of psychological distress and disorder and its treatment and resolution.

For more information, please download our Prospective Student Guide (PDF 48KB).
Prerequisite: APAC-accredited fourth year in psychology at an Australian university with A or near-A grade average, or APS-ratified equivalent.
Fee amount: Indicative (2013): $20,050 per 120 credit points.
Limited Commonwealth Supported Places may also be available.
Costs: National Police Check (A$15).
Fees for registration, accommodation, and application to the APS for document ratification. See the APS website.
How to apply: Apply direct to the University. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 3.3MB). Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
Applicants must also complete the Supplementary Form (PDF 36KB).

Applications for this course close on 31 October 2012.
Professional recognition: The course is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society for full membership. After one year's subsequent professional experience, graduates are eligible for membership of APAC's College of Counselling Psychologists.
Full course details: Counselling Psychology (Master)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

2013

Master of Counselling Psychology (040826D)

Duration :: 2 years
Semester starts :: Semester 1 (March)
Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :: 25 980
Campus: Melbourne

Year: 2013
Course description: This program aims to produce practitioners who can work competently with clients across the lifespan (in group and individual settings), engage in high levels of reflection in relation to professional practice and make productive use of clinical supervision. It also aims to demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacological treatment relevant to psychological disorders. The course encompasses interpersonal process, core conflictual schema, psychodynamic systems, communication and developmental perspectives of psychological distress and disorder and its treatment and resolution.

For more information, please download our Prospective Student Guide (PDF 48KB).
English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0;

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 625 with a score of 6 or more in the Test of Written English;

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 102 with a minimum for SLR 24; W27;

Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B (EFS PG2B 80 per cent) which is available from La Trobe Melbourne. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website;

English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 76 with no communicative skill score less than 73.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A grade of A.

or approved international equivalent.
Academic entry requirements: Admission is restricted to people who have satisfactorily completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved fourth year in psychology at an Australian university at an A or near A Grade average, or approved international equivalent as ratified by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Applicants are advised to seek ratification of their qualifications with the APS at least six months before the course application deadline of 31 October 2012.
Applicants are ranked on the basis of documented evidence of past academic and professional performance.
Experience in counselling is given consideration in the selection process. In addition, professional references, work experience, and the likelihood of an applicant fulfilling the personal and professional requirements of a program are taken into consideration.
Additional costs: National Police Check (A$15).
Fees for registration, accommodation, and application to the APS for document ratification. See the APS website.
Additional information: Applications for this course close on 31 October 2012.
Professional recognition: Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the College of Counselling Psychologists and of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Please see the APS website for further information.
Full course details: Counselling Psychology (Master)Melbourne

How to apply?

Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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