Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Course Entry

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);

Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;

Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);

Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or

Course learning outcomes

Reflect critically and holistically on a complex body of theoretical knowledge, research principles and skills-based practice to demonstrate mastery of counselling professional practice.

Apply specialist psychodynamic and systemic knowledge creatively to investigate, evaluate and synthesize complex counselling frameworks and theories in authentic situations.

Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice.

Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and participate in supervised counselling and psychotherapy in professional practice or execute a substantial project.

Fees and Scholarships

AUD $37,400

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.