Master of Counselling (MCouns)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5333
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields.
Additional application information
Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.
The applicant is required to submit a certified copy of their official transcript and/or degree certificate, two referee reports and complete the Master of Counselling application form that ascertains suitability for the program. Students are also required to undertake an in-depth interview with staff from the School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences and the School of Psychology.
Domestic students enrolled in the Master of Counselling may be eligible to receive income support payments and should contact Centrelink to determine eligibility.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Social Work and Human Services
Email: swahs@social.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5333
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields.
CRICOS Code: 048816G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Counselling?
The Master of Counselling provides graduate students with an in-depth knowledge base, and practice skills in professional counselling. This program achieves this through the encouragement of scholarship in counselling, professional skills training and attention to the recognition of the counsellor as person within counselling. The program is intended for students who desire to develop knowledge, skills and competencies for professional practice in counselling. Graduates will develop the skills to competently serve individuals, couples, families, and groups in the community. This program also promotes the professional status, identity and visibility of counsellors within our community and seeks to extend students' abilities to consider counselling within the broader social context as well as within individual client work.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Counselling.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students are required to complete 200 hours of supervised practice over two semesters. Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus but they can be expected to travel up to 60 minutes away and incur costs associated with travel and possible lost income over this period. Students are generally placed at Brisbane, Ipswich and the Southeast corner. Students undertake a major piece of work such as an action research project associated with one of their placements. Any costs associated with the major piece of work are negotiated with placement places and/or are the responsibility of students.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing placement. Students will apply for a Blue Card through the Field Education Unit in the School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences if they do not already have a Blue card.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields.
Additional application information
Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities.
The applicant is required to submit a certified copy of their official transcript and/or degree certificate, two referee reports and complete the Master of Counselling application form that ascertains suitability for the program. Students are also required to undertake an in-depth interview with staff from the School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences and the School of Psychology.
Domestic students enrolled in the Master of Counselling may be eligible to receive income support payments and should contact Centrelink to determine eligibility.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or related fields.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 048816G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Counselling
Careers
The Master of Counselling provides career opportunities in human service settings such as health, welfare, community services, human resources and personnel management and private practice. It is well suited to people who work with individuals, families, groups and communities in many different fields and circumstances, such as loss and grief issues, mental health and well-being, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and drug and alcohol issues, relationship issues and others.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Counselling Association
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA INC
Program rules for the Master of Counselling
To complete the Master of Counselling
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Counselling, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the MCouns List. Refer to MCouns rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
