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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Coursework)

Course code: #MCP

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $43,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $110 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    091225G

Highlights
Industry Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-December-2023 2023-12-30
Fall-February 30-December-2024 2024-12-30
Fall-February 30-December-2025 2025-12-30
Fall-February 30-December-2026 2026-12-30

Overview

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Adelaide supports the development of ethically aware, research-informed and clinically effective counsellors. You will:

  • Learn from academics with extensive professional counselling experience
  • Build hands-on skills through experiential learning
  • Benefit from case-based learning
  • Gain a core understanding of counselling theories, grief, attachment theory, trauma, and ethical practice
  • Develop skills in a range of therapies, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Expressive Therapies

You’ll begin tailoring your studies to your interests from the second year, eventually choosing between a clinical or research pathway.

 

Industry Placement

Students undertaking the clinical practice pathway must allow up to two days each week for counselling placements. Placements provide students with supervised practical experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,740

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,740
Tuition 1 person $43,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • PDF of academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations).
  • PDF of official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable).
  • PDF of any syllabuses of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer).
  • PDF of any professional qualification or memberships you may have.
  • PDF of your passport and visa (if applicable).

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) is a direct entry pathway into further studies at the University of Adelaide for students that have not met the minimum English language entry requirements of their award program.

The PEP is offered in 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 weeks.

Entry and exit requirements for programs that require an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 with one or more band scores at 7.0 or above

IELTS
(Academic)
TOEFL
Paper Based
Pearson
Test of English (Academic)
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)Minimum Program Length
Overall band score of 5.5
with no band score less than 5.0
Overall score of 527
TWE at 3.0
Overall score of 42
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 36
Overall score of 162
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 154
35 weeks
Overall band score of 5.5
Writing and Speaking at 5.5,
Reading and Listening at 5.0
Overall score of 527
TWE at 3.5
Overall score of 42
Writing and Speaking at 42,
Reading and Listening at 36
Overall score of 162
Writing and Speaking at 162,
Reading and Listening at 154
30 weeks
Overall band score of 6.0
Writing and Speaking at 5.5,
Reading and Listening at 5.0
Overall score of 550
TWE at 3.5
Overall score of 50
Writing and Speaking at 42,
Reading and Listening at 36
Overall score of 169
Writing and Speaking at 162,
Reading and Listening at 154
25 weeks
Overall band score of 6.0
Writing and Speaking at 6.0,
Reading and Listening at 5.5
Overall score of 550
TWE at 4.0
Overall score of 50
Writing and Speaking at 50,
Reading and Listening at 42
Overall score of 169
Writing and Speaking at 169,
Reading and Listening at 162
20 weeks
Overall band score of 6.5
Writing and Speaking at 6.5,
Reading and Listening at 5.5
Overall score of 577
TWE at 4.5
Overall score of 58
Writing and Speaking at 58,
Reading and Listening at 42
Overall score of 176
Writing and Speaking at 176,
Reading and Listening at 162
15 weeks
Overall band score of 7.0
Writing and Speaking at 6.0,
Reading and Listening at 5.5
Overall score of 600
TWE at 4.0
Overall score of 65
Writing and Speaking at 50,
Reading and Listening at 42
Overall score of 185
Writing and Speaking at 169,
Reading and Listening at 162
15 weeks
Overall band score of 6.5
Writing and Speaking at 7.0,
Reading and Listening at 6.0
Overall score of 577
TWE at 5.0
Overall score of 58
Writing and Speaking at 65,
Reading and Listening at 50
Overall score of 176
Writing and Speaking at 185,
Reading and Listening at 169
10 weeks
Overall band score of 7.0
Writing and Speaking at 6.5,
Reading and Listening at 6.0
Overall score of 600
TWE at 4.5
Overall score of 65
Writing and Speaking at 58,
Reading and Listening at 50
Overall score of 185
Writing and Speaking at 176,
Reading and Listening at 169
10 weeks

Academic background and requirement

Tertiary Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

 

Additional Entry Requirements

Entry to this degree is competitive, and quotas apply.

All applicants must provide the following additional information:

  • A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (this must be uploaded as part of your application).
  • Attend an interview (if eligible).

Career opportunities

  • Mental Health Worker
  • Counsellor
  • Psychotherapist
  • Therapist
  • Community Services Officer

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