Family therapy

Why study Family therapy?

We offer postgraduate coursework programs in Family Therapy for those with qualifications and experience in related disciplines. Our courses focus on contemporary theory and practice and produce graduates who are able to maintain effective therapeutic relationships and client outcomes across a range of clients and settings.

Our Masters program in family therapy offers a solid grounding in systems theory and experiential work in supervised clinical practice. This course is ideal for psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, youth workers, drug and alcohol counsellors, psychiatric nurses or workers from professions such as teaching and general nursing who want a change of career.

Career opportunities

Family therapy graduates may work as a family therapist and counsellor or teacher and supervisor in family therapy.

Courses

Local students

2013

Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy

Duration :
1 year part-time
Semester starts :
Semester 1 (March)
Campus:
Other
Year
2013
Course description
This course provides an introduction to theories and practices useful in working with families. It's ideal for those with an interest in enhancing their skills (and therefore client outcomes) in the professional contact they have with families - including workers in education, nursing, welfare, family support, child protection, disability, drug and alcohol, residential care, and mental health. Students are encouraged to relate theory and practice to their own work settings. Content offers a basic grounding in family therapy theory as well as experiential work in small groups.

Students may progress to the clinical Master's if desired. However, please note that further professional supervision and broader training is required for accreditation as a family therapist.

Prerequisite
Undergraduate degree in any field but preferably in counselling, health or welfare, and completion of the Bouverie Centre's Introductory Workshop in Family Therapy or equivalent.
Fee amount
Indicative (2013): $6285 for 60 credit points.
Costs
The Course Coordinator will advise students regarding any additional costs.
Additional information
The course is taught at The Bouverie Centre, Brunswick.

How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Applicants are also required to complete a Supplementary Information Form, and send it directly to The Bouverie Centre, 8 Gardiner St, Brunswick VIC 3056.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Association of Family Therapists (AAFT). However, completion of Master of Clinical Family Therapy or an equivalent course (plus some additional hours of supervision) is required for full Clinical Membership.
Full course details
Family Therapy (Grad Certificate)Melbourne

Graduate Certificate in Narrative Therapy

Duration :
1 year part-time.
Semester starts :
Semester 1 (March)
Campus:
Other
Year
2013
Course description
This course is designed to present narrative therapy theories and practices useful in working with individuals, families and communities. Drawing on poststructural and narrative theory and practice, participants working in a variety of professional roles are encouraged to relate what they are learning to their own work settings.

Please note further professional supervision and family therapy training is required for accreditation as a family therapist.

Prerequisite
Undergraduate degree in any field, preferably in a counselling, health or welfare. Special consideration may be given to exceptional candidates without an undergraduate degree who have worked in and significantly contributed to the health, welfare or education field for a substantial period.
Fee amount
Indicative (2013): $6285 for 60 credit points.
Costs
The Course Coordinator will advise students of additional costs.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University by 31 October 2012. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Full course details
Narrative Therapy (Graduate Certificate)Other

Master of Clinical Family Therapy

Duration :
2 years part-time.
Semester starts :
Semester 1 (March)
Campus:
Other
Year
2013
Course description
This course provides training in family therapy with a focus on supervision of family work, integrating family therapy theory. It is ideal for psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, youth workers, drug and alcohol counsellors, psychiatric nurses or workers from other professions such as teaching and general nursing who are suitably qualified and want a change of career. It offers a solid grounding in systems theory as well as ample experiential work, including supervised clinical practice in a live family therapy context in teams of no more than six students.
Prerequisite
Undergraduate studies with at least B or 70 per cent grade average, comprising: a four-year degree in a related discipline, or a Bachelor's degree and approved fourth year of study, or a three-year undergraduate degree in the health and welfare field, or a Graduate Certificate in Family Sensitive Practice or equivalent and a three-year degree in a related discipline.
Fee amount
Indicative (2013): $14,430 for 120 credit points.
Costs
The Course Coordinator will advise students re all additional costs.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Applicants are also required to complete a Supplementary Information Form, and send it directly to: The Bouverie Centre, 8 Gardiner St, Brunswick VIC 3056.
Professional recognition
With some additional hours of supervision, graduates are eligible for clinical membership with the Australian Association of Family Therapists (AAFT).
Full course details
Clinical Family Therapy (Master)Other

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

No courses available

How to apply?

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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.

Your study experience

Family therapy placements

Practical placements are an important part of our Family Therapy courses. We have a strong network of clinical placements in social, community, education and health contexts including early intervention and infant services; mother and baby units; special education; child and family services; child, adolescent and adult mental health facilities; drug and alcohol services; physical disabilities; palliative care; intellectual disabilities; forensic settings and geriatric care.

Overseas study opportunities

You may be eligible for our student exchange program.

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