Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling)

Masters (Coursework)

ideal for current teachers seeking a qualification in school guidance and counselling leads to employment in a school setting from Prep to Year 12 equips graduates to lead a comprehensive student support and wellbeing agenda in a school Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens...

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

EU73

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Jan, Jun

Domestic Fees

$4,000 per year / $6,000 total

International Fees

$29,800 per year / $44,700 total

About this course

ideal for current teachers seeking a qualification in school guidance and counselling
leads to employment in a school setting from Prep to Year 12
equips graduates to lead a comprehensive student support and wellbeing agenda in a school
Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

Online

What you will learn

The course is designed to build on your existing knowledge and professional experience to deepen your understanding school guidance and counselling theory, research and practice.

Flexible delivery

You may study the course full-time or part-time. Most units in the School Guidance and Counselling study area are offered in the internal and online/external mode, with all study materials available online. This program also includes block units, which are usually held before semester begins and require your compulsory attendance on campus for one-week of intensive study, during Queensland school holidays.

Assessment items or practicum

This course includes a practicum unit to provide the opportunity for you to apply your learnings under the supervision of guidance practitioners in schools.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Guidance officers or guidance counsellors provide an array of specialised services to school communities. They lead and implement a comprehensive student support and wellbeing agenda within schools by working with students, school personnel, families and child/adolescent support specialists and organisations. Their work can include:

counselling for educational, behavioural, vocational, personal, social, family, and mental health and wellbeing issues
psychoeducational assessment
leading verification and education adjustment processes to support students with identified impairments
career development and advice for students
student case management
leadership and support in responding to complex and challenging circumstances including student protection matters, critical incidents, mental health issues, and suicide prevention and postvention support.

Professional recognition

The Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) is approved by the Australian Counselling Association. Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Counselling Association.

The study area is also recognised by Education Queensland, Catholic Education, and Independent Schools as a guidance officer qualification in Queensland schools. Please consult other states' registering authorities if you are seeking employment outside of Queensland.

Early exit

You can exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Education following completion of any four masters units.

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)