GraduatePsychology
Master of Counselling
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Counselling is taught by staff with industry and practical counselling experience. The course builds the personal and professional skills needed for a counselling career, with a focus on the counselling relationship as central to effective practice. Students apply the theoretical foundations of counselling by first appraising selected literature and research, before undertaking extensive practical training. In the second year, students can complete a substantial research project on counselling theory or practice, or complete the course through coursework and case studies. The course includes two supervised placements, building skills in assessment, individual and group treatment, working with children and adult clients, working with other professionals, and working within a supervisory relationship. Counsellor is not consistently a nominated skilled migration occupation in Australia, making this a weaker standalone pathway to permanent residency. The program is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Coached practice in small groups Counselling adults Counselling children and adolescents Trauma counselling Introduction to creative arts therapies The thing I've enjoyed most about Murdoch University is the opportunities to work with teaching staff who have years of experience
- allowing me to pick their brains and gain a greater understanding of the practical application in the field. Jake
- Allied Health student
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of the Murdoch University Graduate Diploma in Counselling. OR Comparable programs from other institutions (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Counselling) may be eligible following assessment of previous course content by the Academic chair. Applicants from institutions other than Murdoch will also need to provide: Academic records - certificate of marks, Reference of suitability from previous institution, Provision of Unit guides to for assessment of content and learning outcomes of nominated units. The selection process for all applicants includes: Submission of a personal statement that details past accomplishments, future plans, and interests in completing the Master of Counselling; Curriculum Vitae; and Interview. A maximum of 24 credit points of recognised prior learning may be granted to those applications who have completed equivalent coursework. If the recognised prior learning is equivalent to 12 credit points or less an amended offer for the Graduate Diploma in Counselling may be made. Applications will be assessed by the Academic Chair and suitable applicants will be offered an interview.
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