Program Overview

Master of Guidance and Counselling

Overview

The Master of Guidance and Counselling is a postgraduate degree that equips students with the skills and knowledge to provide guidance and counselling services in various settings. The program focuses on developing students' understanding of counselling theories, practices, and techniques, as well as their ability to design and implement guidance programs.

Flexible Study Options

• Study online or on campus
• Enhance your expertise and progress your career
• Qualify to practice in Australia and Singapore

Fast Facts

• Domestic students: citizens of Australia or New Zealand, Australian permanent residents, or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• International students: non-citizens of Australia or New Zealand, non-Australian permanent residents, or non-holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

Location

• JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course
  • Online
  • Townsville

Commencing

• The month(s) you can start the course
  • Online: February, July
  • Townsville: February, July

Fees

• Indicative, annual cost of your course
  • $4,627.00+ (estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee for a full-time study load)
  • $25,255.00^ (estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load)
  • Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
  • Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Duration

• The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student
  • 1.5 years full-time

Entry Requirements

• AQF level 7 bachelor in cognate discipline

Course Code

• JCU's unique identifier for this course
  • 34704

Course Detail

What to Expect

The Master of Guidance and Counselling program prepares students to provide information and support to clients in various settings. Students will gain a deep understanding of counselling theories, practices, and techniques, as well as the ability to design and implement guidance programs.

Core Subjects

• Foundations of counselling theory and practice
• Advanced counselling techniques
• Reflective practice
• Career and leisure guidance
• Atypical development

Elective Subjects

• Educational research
• Behaviour Management
• Social learning perspectives
• Conflict analysis and resolution

Research Project

• Students will undertake an individual, small-scale research project that encourages informed, action-oriented leadership approaches to building social and/or ecological capacity in the guidance and counselling field.

Career Opportunities

• Guidance officer
• Counsellor
• Career development advisor
• Specialist human resource management skills across the public or private sector

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Singapore Association for Counselling

Inherent Requirements

• Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated during the learning experience to successfully complete a course.

Handbook

• Visit the JCU Course and Subject Handbook for more information.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD4,627.00
• Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD25,255.00
• A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

• JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.

How to Apply

• Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Real Stories

• Student testimonials and alumni stories are available on the JCU website.