Health Sciences

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

Counselling psychology courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2012	Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology	Melbourne	3 years full-time.	Semester 1 (March)
Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology continued… Course description This course aims to give students theoretical knowledge and a range of professional skills that fit a variety of professional roles. It encourages both positivist and post-positivist methods as representations of a scientist practitioner model. Content involves experiential learning; candidates are expected to bring personal material into teaching through practical exercises, such as the use of family origin material, group processes and individual counselling sessions. Prerequisite APS-accredited three-year psychology qualification with minimum B grade average or equivalent across all years, and APS-accredited fourth year with minimum H2A result, or equivalent. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $18,750 per 120 credit points. Additional costs Students have to pay for class notes for the Research Seminar A subject and for accommodation and food for a single residential weekend group workshop. How to apply Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition The course is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society for full membership, and following one year of graduate experience in the field, membership of its College of Counselling Psychologists. Full course details Counselling Psychology (Doctor of Psychology)Melbourne
2012	Master of Counselling Psychology	Melbourne	2 years full-time.	Semester 1 (March)
Master of Counselling Psychology continued… 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, make productive use of clinical supervision, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacological treatment relevant to psychological disorders. It 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 equivalent APS-ratified equivalent. Fee type Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available Fee amount Indicative (2012): $18,230 per 120 credit points. Limited Commonwealth Supported Places may also be available. Additional 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. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please also complete the Supplementary Form (PDF 36KB). 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

Counselling psychology international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2012	Master of Counselling Psychology (040826D)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 (February)	$24 230
Master of Counselling Psychology continued… Year 2012 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, make productive use of clinical supervision, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacological treatment relevant to psychological disorders. It 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; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 625 with a score of 6 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 263 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 104 with no individual score less than 26; or Completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B certificate at postgraduate (EFS PG2b (80%)) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved 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 to B Grade average, or approved international equivalent as ratified by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Applicants are ranked on the basis of documented evidence of past academic and professional performance. Applicants are advised to seek ratification with the APS well before the application deadline (28 October 2011). 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 in accepting applications. Special requirements Students are required to obtain a National Police check (A$15) and Working With Children (WWC) check (no charge) before undertaking a clinical professional placement. This course has a clinical component. Please check this websitefor more information. Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website 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 28 October 2011. 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. 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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