Master of Counselling
Counselors help people through difficult times of their lives, often when they are most vulnerable. Prepare for a career in counseling by building your personal and professional skills. With a focus on building counseling relationships with your clients that are essential to effective practice, you’ll gain the skills you need to succeed in a rewarding career.
Apply the theoretical foundations of counseling by first appraising selected counseling literature and research, before undertaking extensive practical training. In your second year, you’ll have the option to complete a substantial research project addressing counseling theory or practice, or choose to complete the course through coursework and case studies.
You’ll complete two supervised placements, which will provide you the opportunity to develop skills in assessment, individual and group treatment, working with children and adult clients, working with other professionals and within the supervisory relationship.
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services. Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia. Our campus is changing to strengthen our connections with our landscape, community and our core purpose of high quality teaching and research.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Graduates can join Murdoch and Guild program as well as industry competitions to get real-world experience through programs and opportunities. Some opportunities may be even paid or include prize money.
- Offers 2 years of Murdoch graduate program which assists graduates to turn their Murodch degree into a rewarding career.
- University conducts workshops and events to improve student's job search skills. It is run by Career Development Advisors. Students can also attend an expo, fair, or networking event to connect with employers.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English entry requirements
All undergraduate courses have an essential minimum English proficiency requirement with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Education having higher minimum requirements.
You can demonstrate proficiency via:
- English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE)
- Secondary education (WA) a scaled mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
- Successful completion of any University preparation course (must have been completed within the past two years)
- English language course (academic)
- the Previous study of at least 2 units at tertiary level (English as the medium of instruction)
Admissions Criteria
- Applicants with higher education study:- Have you previously commenced or completed study at a higher education provider? For most of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed at least two units at an Australian University or one year study at another recognized tertiary or higher education provider you will meet entry requirements to apply for admission.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:- Have you completed a vocational education and training course? For many of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed a Certificate IV or higher VET qualification and can demonstrate English competency, you are eligible to apply for admission.
- Applicants with work and life experience:- Have you not completed secondary education, or completed it more than two years ago and have not completed VET or higher education? Murdoch has a number of admission pathways available with different entry requirements for you to consider.
- Applicants with recent secondary education:- Have you completed secondary education within the past two years? The following information will help you choose the most suitable pathway for admission. (i.e. within the past two years)
- An appropriate financial statement along with the reliable source of funds and income
- Meet minimum IELTS requirement of 6.5 and no individual band less than 6
- Statement of Purpose
- Official marriage certificate in case of a Married case.
- Course Code: 056251G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
74160 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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