Counselling psychology

Why do research in Counselling psychology?

Our School of Public Health is an Australian leader in research and training with almost 100 PhD students from across Australia and the world. We are a leading authority on public health and our research expertise includes health policy, health promotion, health services management, health information management, primary health care, rehabilitation studies, palliative care, counselling and psychotherapy.

Career opportunities

Graduates have highly developed research, professional, supervisory and consultancy skills and are prepared for senior positions in the industry, university and government sectors. Our doctorate programs are 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

Counselling psychology courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Master of Applied Science	Melbourne Melbourne (City) Albury-Wodonga	1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time	Anytime
Master of Applied Science continued… Course description This course offers numerous research opportunities in health sciences. Areas of research expertise include: health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; rehabilitation and injury prevention; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; and prosthetics and orthotics. While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates. Prerequisite Bachelor's degree and a fourth year of study; or Bachelor's degree and at least two years' relevant professional or research experience; or other acceptable qualifications, skills or experience. Applicants to the School of Physiotherapy normally have an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least a B average), or Master's Preliminary in physiotherapy. Applicants to the School of Occupational Therapy normally have either an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least a B average. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded How to apply Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships Scholarship applications close October 31 2010. Full course details Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Melbourne Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Melbourne (City) Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Albury-Wodonga

How to apply

You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.

To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.

Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.

Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.

Fees and scholarships

Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).

There are a range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

Counselling psychology international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Master of Applied Science (074418F)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Melbourne (City)	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$22 650
Master of Applied Science continued… Year 2011 Course description This course offers numerous research opportunities in health sciences. Areas of research expertise include: health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; rehabilitation and injury prevention; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; and prosthetics and orthotics. While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Course details Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Melbourne Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Melbourne (City) Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Albury-Wodonga

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

Supervision of research theses in following awards: PhD Doctor of Clinical Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology Master of Counselling Psychology

Margot Schofield, Health Sciences

Overseas study opportunities

You may be eligible for our student exchange program.

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