Program Overview
The Pastoral Counselling at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Humanities over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pastoral Counselling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Bathurst, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pastoral Counselling programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pastoral Counselling Skills
- Pastoral Counselling: Theory & Professional Issues
- Advanced Pastoral Counselling
- Spiritual Direction in the Christian Tradition
- Applied Pastoral Counselling Skills
- Pastoral Counselling: Crisis Intervention
- Pastoral Counselling: Relationship and Family
- Applied Pastoral Theology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should meet the requirements of one of the following:
- hold an undergraduate degree in theology, psychology or equivalent - applicants with degrees in other disciplines are encouraged to apply
- have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling at CSU
- hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from another institution; if so they may be required to complete the core subject theological component of the CSU Graduate Diploma of Theology before being granted admission to the Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2024-03-18
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-03-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months