GraduatePsychology
Master of Counselling
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Counselling at Edith Cowan University equips students with the knowledge, skills and experience to work effectively as a professional counsellor across diverse settings. Students learn to engage clients through a person-centred approach while exploring a range of counselling theories and techniques including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches, graduating ready to support people to navigate life's challenges and improve their wellbeing.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The first three units
- Foundations of Counselling Practice
- Theories and Techniques in Counselling and The Role of the Counsellor
- allow an exit with a Graduate Certificate in Counselling. The remaining units cover Ethics and Counselling Practice
- Counselling in a Digital World
- Mental Health Counselling
- Trauma-Informed Counselling
- Counselling at the Cultural Interface: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Practice
- Child and Adolescent Counselling
- Advanced Theories and Techniques in Counselling
- and a 40 credit point Professional Field Placement. Total: 2 years full time equivalent
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
All applicants must submit an academic transcript, two referee reports and a personal statement on their motivation to complete the course, and attend an interview. Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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