Counselling

Gain professional accreditation. Practical skills for professional counselling.

What is Counselling?

Many people working within the human service professions (social workers, psychologists, medical practitioners, nurses, educators, the clergy, physical therapists, and others) consider counselling to be an important part of the work that they do. In addition, the number of full-time, professional counsellors is increasing. Counsellors are employed in many areas such as non-government organisations, government services, schools, general practice and community health settings as well as in private practice.

The School of Social Work and Human Services and the School of Psychology offer a Master of Counselling to provide graduate students with an in-depth knowledge base and the practical skills of professional counselling.

What can I study?

About the program

By enrolling in UQ’s Master of Counselling program you will gain an in-depth knowledge, skills and competencies for professional practice in counselling.
 
It is our aim to ensure that you will be trained at the highest quality and competence level. We also seek to promote the professional status, identity, and visibility of counsellors within our community and support the ongoing professional and personal growth and development of our counselling graduates.

You will be exposed to a rich blend of content and experience as our program is jointly run by UQ’s School of Psychology and the School of Social Work and Human Services. The cooperation of these two Schools allows us to call on the expertise and knowledge of both disciplines.

Our program is accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and by the ACA (Australian Counselling Association). As such, the program upholds counselling practices that are in accord with professional codes of ethics and standards of practice of the professional associations in Australia.

For more information about the program, including costs and courses, please visit the Courses and Programs website:

Download the Master of Counselling flyer [pdf. 158 KB]

How to apply

All domestic applicants for the Master of Counselling will apply online via the University's Courses and Programs website. Applicants are required to supply a certified copy of their university academic transcripts, their curriculum vitae, and a personal statement, and will be asked to nominate two referees. Applicants are also required to undertake an interview with staff of the program. Entry to the program is determined on the basis of all aspects of the application process.


International applicants must submit the below forms together with their International Application Form to the International Applications Section. These forms are for use by international applicants only.


For more information about the program contact us by email swahs@social.uq.edu.au.

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