Queensland University of Technology
Master of Counselling
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Adopt capacity-focused and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices to enhance your expertise in collaborative counselling, supervision and group work.
Course overview
The Master of Counselling allows you to develop a personalised, integrative and values-driven framework for counselling practice. It draws on diverse therapeutic approaches and is grounded in social justice and inclusion principles.
This course is ideal for professionals from various backgrounds who are interested in integrating competency-based counselling approaches, relational neuroscience and trauma-sensitive practice.
QUT's flexible courses are designed to fit your needs, offering a range of pathways. QUT’s Graduate Diploma in Counselling articulates directly into the Master of Counselling, with the option to exit early and earn a nested qualification. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma are eligible for Level 1 professional registration with the Australian Counselling Association, which acknowledges your skills and experience while providing entry into the Australian counselling industry.
Highlights
- Ideal for those who can see the value of developing advanced knowledge and skills in counselling and effective professional supervision.
- Take an applied, transformational and experiential focus to your studies, emphasising solution-focused and narrative therapies, family therapy, group work and supervision.
- Gain practical experience in QUT's Psychology and Counselling Clinic.
- Engage in externships with partner organisations in real-world industry settings.
- This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association.
Key facts
What you will study
To graduate with a Master of Counselling, students must complete 144 credit points (12 units). Each unit is worth 12 credit points.
Core units
- Ethics and Reflective Practice
- Collaborative Practice 1 - Solution-Focused Therapy
- Approaches to Systemic and Family Therapy
- Group Studies
- Counselling in the Sociocultural Context
- Collaborative Practice 2 - Narrative Therapy
- Collaborative Practice 3 - Advanced skills
- Research for Counselling Practice
- Practicum and Research Project 1
- Approaches to Clinical Supervision
- Practicum and Research Project 2
- Practicum and Research Project 3
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's or doctorate degree in any discipline area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) followed by at least three years of full-time (or equivalent) work in a relevant field.
Additional entry requirements
You must:
- Provide a personal statement (PDF file, 186 KB).
- If shortlisted, attend an in-person group interview to assess your suitability for the program and interpersonal skills in counselling.
English language proficiency
The university requires students to demonstrate their ability to speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
QUT's English proficiency requirements for this course are:
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
- PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
- TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better, listening and reading subscore of 24 or better and speaking subscore of 23 or better
- Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185
The test must have been completed within two years before the proposed course start month.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your QUT course. QUT call this ‘advanced standing’. That means you might not have to complete all the units in your course structure. You may be able to graduate sooner. Exemptions are assessed individually. Talk to QUT's Course Consultant for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Counselling are prepared for specialised positions in the counselling field. They are also equipped to contribute to developing and practising counselling professionally.
Possible careers:
- Child and Family Counsellor
- Counselor
- Health Researcher
- Human Services Practitioner
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2026 fee: $20,800 per year full-time for 72 credit points (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.
