Course code: #H758
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More than 43% of Australians aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental health challenge throughout their life.
With the growing demand for counselling services, Deakin's Master of Counselling will help you build advanced analytical and communication skills.
These skills will enable you to support individuals, couples, and groups through mild to moderate mental health and developmental challenges.
Whether from a counselling background or a related field like teaching, healthcare, or social work, the Master of Counselling will equip you with the skills to connect with and compassionately support your clients.
You will graduate with 200 hours of practical experience, preparing you to provide personalised support to clients tailored to their unique circumstances.
Through practical learning opportunities, you will learn how to apply complex counselling theories to identify and address emotional issues, using cognitive behaviour therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and other talking therapies.
$53,528
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $13,728 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $39,800 |
Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree.
If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.
| IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score) | Your DUELI course | Assessment outcome | Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 4.5 | General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate) | 55% or higher (in the written exam) | EAP 1 or General English levels 4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced) |
| 4.5 | EAP 1 | 60% or higher | EAP 2 |
| 5.0 | EAP 2 | 60% or higher | EAP 3 English for Commerce DUELI Study Abroad Program Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication) |
| 5.5 | EAP 3 | 60% or higher | EAP 4 Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP) |
| 6.0 | EAP 4 | 60% or higher | Entry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing) |
| 65% or higher | English for Nursing | ||
| 70% or higher | English for Teaching Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment | ||
| 6.5 | English for Nursing | ||
| 7.0 | English for Teaching | 60% or higher | Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs Entry into Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health) |
Notes
Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score
You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.
To be considered for admission to this degree, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
Non-academic requirements
You will also be required to submit a recorded video (personal statement) where you will respond to two questions to assess your suitability.
You may be asked to attend an interview if more information is required.
Preference may be given to applicants with an equivalent credit average (65%) or above.
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