GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy is a two-year degree in Adelaide that builds clinically proficient counsellors grounded in ethics and evidence-based practice. Students study contemporary theories and therapeutic approaches and develop skills through experiential learning, including simulated sessions with actors playing clients. Graduates work as counsellors and psychotherapists across health, education and community services.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsCounselling Skills 1
- 6 unitsAttachment Processes in the Therapeutic Relationship
- 6 unitsCounselling and Psychotherapy Theories
- Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications
Year 1, Semester 2
- 6 unitsEthics in the Counselling Workplace
- 6 unitsCounselling Skills 2
- 6 unitsNature of Grief
- Discipline courses
Year 2, Semester 1
- Discipline courses
- Discipline courses
- Discipline courses
Year 2, Semester 2
- Discipline courses
- Discipline courses
- Program electives
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Admissions
A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; AND; OR Undertake the Casper Situational Judgement Test (CSJT); AND; OR Attend an interview, if invited.
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