Torrens University Australia
Master of Counselling (Advanced)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 Months
Equips you to foster lifelong learning, support resilience and maintain professional boundaries, while facilitating effective interpersonal communication across business, community, education and wellbeing settings.
Course overview
The Master of Counselling (Advanced) prepares you for a rewarding career using counselling and coaching skills across diverse professional settings. You will build on core theory while gaining practical experience to support individuals and communities through all life stages. Through hands-on learning, supervised practice and reflection, you will refine your professional approach.
While not a formal specialisation, this program offers four additional electives beyond the Master of Counselling, allowing you to explore a broader range of topics or undertake a research elective as a pathway to further study.
As an ACA-accredited degree, the Master of Counselling (Advanced) equips you with the knowledge, confidence and readiness to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Key facts
14th September, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Counselling (Advanced) comprises 11 core subjects and five electives.
Year one
These eight core subjects must be completed.
- Advanced Therapeutic Communication
- Theoretical Approaches to Counselling
- Life Stages and Development
- Self-Care & Developing Resilience
- Mental Health
- Digital Counselling
- Clinical Practice & Supervision
- Advanced Counselling Skills
Year 2
These three core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you're required to select five electives from the electives tab.
- Group Leadership
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Working with Risk Groups and Suicidality
Entry requirements
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet one of the requirements listed below.
- An Australian bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent.
- Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in a non-related field of study and the completion of the Torrens University Work Life Entry Form and successful completion of the Torrens University Graduate Certificate in Counselling.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Support clients with a range of issues within ethical and professional requirements.
- Understand and apply psychosocial well-being to practice.
- Deepen and broaden your communication skills.
- Apply theories and practical skills to personal lived experience.
- Apply theory and practice skills to demonstrate self-care.
Career outcomes
The Master of Counselling (Advanced) has been designed to prepare you for employment in a role that leverages counselling and communication skills. Graduates of this course will progress their careers in the professional domain of counselling and case management.
Potential career paths:
- Counsellor
- Case manager
- Rehabilitation counsellor
- Addiction counsellor
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2026: $3,088 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated annual price in 2026: $24,704 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.
