The Master’s in Counselling at
University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.
Our Master of Counselling is designed to suit the needs of people from a variety of professional backgrounds including, but not limited to, social work, human resources, social welfare, nursing, psychology and education. At the end of this postgraduate program, you will have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in counselling needed to work in a wide variety of situations.
The degree takes an integrative approach to counselling practice, with a focus on contemporary and evidence-based approaches, group-work, mental health, research skills and counselling across the life-span. You will also be encouraged to develop self-awareness, identify and discuss links between theory and practice, and showcase your ability to assess and intervene in response to a range of presenting issues. You will also develop research skills relevant to the field of counselling. In the second year, you will undertake an industry placement. The length of the placement is normally 200 hours, which includes at least 40 hours of client contact and 10 hours of individual, clinical supervision. The duration of this Program may be reduced if you enter with a Bachelor degree in Counselling or a cognate discipline area, providing all program learning outcomes and content and training requirements for accreditation are met.
By the end of the Master’s degree you will be able to register as a counsellor and work with clients in a variety of settings
Show less
Program summary Year One COUN6000 Interpersonal Group Practice COUN6001 Counselling Skills COUN6002 Theoretical Approaches to Counselling COUN6003 Approaches to Mental Health COUN6004 Theory and Process of Group Facilitation COUN6005 Family Systems and Couples ARTS5010 Research Methods PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life
Year Two COUN6006 Placement, Supervision and Case Studies A COUN6007 Placement, Supervision and Case Studies B COUN6008 Professional Practice COUN6009 Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling COUN6010 Specialised Counselling Approaches THREE (3) Electives, TWO (2) of which must be Research Electives
Master of Counselling research electives ARTS6000 Literature Review ARTS6001 Professional Project ARTS6002 Experience the World ARTS6030 Professional Group Project ARTS6031 Research Project ARTS6033 Writing for Research RSCH7000 Quantitative Research Methods RSCH7001 Qualitative Research Methods RSCH7002 Scholarly Writing and Publication RSCH7003 Developing a Research Proposal
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious and internationally recognized institution that has established itself as a leading university in Australia. With campuses spread across the country, from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a diverse and enriching educational experience. Founded on Catholic values and a commitment to holistic education, Notre Dame provides a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong emphasis on personal growth, ethical development, and community engagement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive learning environment, Notre Dame nurtures students to become well-rounded individuals with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and communities. The university's mission is to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—empowering graduates to lead purposeful lives and contribute meaningfully to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Certified Copy of Australian Visa - The University of Notre Dame Australia
Overseas Student Health Cover Certificate - The University of Notre Dame Australia
Bank Statement
English Language Certificate
Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
Your Passport Copy
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
