Edith Cowan University
Master of Counselling
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Learn how to translate and provide counseling across various modalities, as well as develop essential practices for your ongoing development.
Course overview
The number of full-time counsellors continues to grow and counselling skills are becoming increasingly relevant in other professions, such as nursing, social work, teaching and other community-based roles. Suppose you are passionate about making a difference for individuals, families and communities. In that case, ECU’s online Master of Counselling will give you the tools to apply to various settings. ECU's online Master of Counselling has been accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). You will develop your capabilities in working with individuals and communities in a way that emphasises cultural awareness and person-centred approaches. You will learn how to translate and deliver counselling across modalities and develop key practices to continue your development. You will also benefit from the opportunity to put your skills into practice on placement.
Key facts
What you will study
The course has 12 units of study made up as follows:
- 10 core units
- Professional field placement (equivalent to two units)
Core Units
- Foundations of Counselling Practice (Graduate Certificate)
- Theories and Techniques in Counselling (Graduate Certificate)
- The Role of the Counsellor (Graduate Certificate)
- Ethics in Counselling
- Counselling in a Digital World
- Trauma-Informed Counselling
- Child and Adolescent Counselling
- Counselling at the Cultural Interface: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Practice
- Mental Health Counselling
- Advanced Theories and Techniques in Counselling
- Professional Field Placement
Entry requirements
Admission requirements you’ll need to meet for this course:
- Bachelor's degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy (with preference given to degrees relating to 'helping professions') OR Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
- A personal statement about motivations to complete the course.
- Submission of academic transcript, two referee reports and an online interview.
- English Language requirements (Band 4).
Students seeking the Graduate Certificate of Counselling must submit documentation covering points one and four. Points two and three are covered during the Graduate Certificate component of the course.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Understand counselling in a digital world.
- Develop a person-centred approach.
- Examine the roles of counsellors working at the cultural interface.
- Explore self-awareness and reflective practice.
Career outcomes
ECU’s online Master of Counselling provides advanced, evidence-based counselling knowledge and skills for professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. Students may study this course to prepare to become a counsellor. Alternatively, they may wish to add to their existing skill set in roles including:
- Social Work
- Career Coaching
- Psychology
- Other Allied Health
- Human Resources
- Youth Work
- Human Welfare Roles
- Local Government Support/Community Development Roles
- Case Work
- Disability Support Work
- Cognate Undergraduate Social Science or Behavioural Science
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $50,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The total course fee is based on a study load of 12 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
