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Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling)

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove, External
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

You must have a:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; plus
  • Current Australian teacher registration.
Intake Months
Jan, Jun
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
80.70%
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Master of Counselling

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove
Develop advanced knowledge and skills in counselling therapy. Learn about approaches and techniques that can be applied in a range of settings to support the wellbeing of clients.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor honours graduate certificate graduate diploma master or doctorate degree in any discipline area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least three years full-time (or equivalent) work in a relevant field.
Relevant discipline/field
  • Behavourial science psychology
  • Biomedicine biomedical medical science
  • Counselling
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Human resources management
  • Health (eg nursing medicine public health etc)
  • Leisure management
  • Social science sociology
  • Social youth etc work
Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience could include:

  • The facilitation and management of ongoing helping relationships that employs intentional use of therapeutic conversation and a therapeutic relationship; and/or
  • Volunteer or community work that is supervised/mentored within an ethical framework; and/or
  • Work that provides opportunities and support for professional development and reflective helping practice including the provision of feedback and training.

You will need to provide with your application your CV plus statements of service for most recent relevant employment. If you have been employed for less than one year full-time in most relevant employment you will need to provide a statement of service from your previous relevant employer.

Additional entry requirements

You must:

  • Provide a personal statement (PDF file 186 KB)
  • If shortlisted attend in-person group interview to assess your suitability for the program and interpersonal skills in a counselling context.
Overseas qualifications

We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

  • IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
  • PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
  • TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better listening and reading subscore of 24 or better and speaking subscore of 23 or better
  • Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Application dates
  • 1 July: applications open
  • 30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation. Applications or supporting documentation received after this date will not be considered.
Selection process

Suitable applicants are shortlisted or placed on a wait list for an interview based on the responses in their personal statement.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in mid-October to attend the in-person group interview at the Kelvin Grove campus in late October/early November. Wait listed applicants may be interviewed in late November/early December should places remain available.

Interviewed applicants will receive notification on the outcome of their application two weeks after their interview.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July for the year after you complete your studies.

Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A completed Australian honours bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7-point scale; or
  • A completed recognised graduate certificate graduate diploma master or doctorate degree in any discipline area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least three years full-time (or equivalent) work in a relevant field.
Relevant discipline/field
  • Behavourial science psychology
  • Biomedicine biomedical medical science
  • Counselling
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Human resources management
  • Health (eg nursing medicine public health etc)
  • Leisure management
  • Social science sociology
  • Social youth etc work
Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience could include:

  • The facilitation and management of ongoing helping relationships that employs intentional use of therapeutic conversation and a therapeutic relationship; and/or
  • Volunteer or community work that is supervised/mentored within an ethical framework; and/or
  • Work that provides opportunities and support for professional development and reflective helping practice including the provision of feedback and training.
You will need to provide with your application your CV plus statements of service for most recent relevant employment.
Additional entry requirements

You must:

  • Provide a personal statement (PDF file 186 KB)
  • If shortlisted attend in-person group interview to assess your suitability for the program and interpersonal skills in a counselling context. If you are not currently in Australia you will be invited to participate via Zoom.
Application dates
  • 1 July: applications open
  • 30 September: final date to apply and provide all required supporting documentation including meeting the English Language course entry requirements. Applications supporting documentation and/or English Language test results received after this date will not be considered.
Selection process

Suitable applicants are shortlisted or placed on a wait list for an interview based on the responses in their personal statement.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in mid-October to attend the in-person group interview at the Kelvin Grove campus in late October/early November. Wait listed applicants may be interviewed in late November/early December should places remain available.

Interviewed applicants will receive notification on the outcome of their application two weeks after their interview.

Applicants expecting to complete their studies by December

You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.

If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next July for the year after you complete your studies.

Intake Months
Jan
Duration
2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
80.70%

Master of Counselling

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia
If you're looking to become an accredited counsellor and help people who are struggling with a range of life challenges, the Master of Counselling is for you.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (see below for relevant disciplines), and
  • you must also submit a recorded oral presentation (see additional application information below).
Entry is competitive, with a limited intake.
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences (see below for relevant disciplines), and
  • you must also submit a recorded oral presentation (see additional application information below).
Entry is competitive, with a limited intake.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include social work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, education or related fields.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Counselling are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Applicants are required to submit a recorded oral presentation. Further details, including topics for these assessment items will be provided to applicants in early December. Offers will be made on academic achievement, curriculum vitae, personal statement and recorded oral presentation.

There are limited places available in this program.Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

The number of CSPs for Semester 1 commencement are limited. There is no separate application process for CSPs and all eligible applicants that submit a complete application by 30 November in the year prior to commencement will be automatically considered. Applicants will be notified prior to the start of classes whether they have been offered a CSP.

Additional application information

Applicants are required to submit a recorded oral presentation. Further details, including topics for these assessment items will be provided to applicants in early December.

Offers will be made on academic achievement, curriculum vitae, personal statement and recorded oral presentation.There are limited places available in this program.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
International Tuition Fees
$41,120 per year / $82,240 total
Graduate Satisfaction
76.30%

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