Program Overview
The Guidance and Counselling at James Cook University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 18 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 arts & design. 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 Guidance and 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Guidance and Counselling programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Atypical Development
- Foundations of Counselling Theory
- Foundations of Counselling Practice
- Advanced Counselling
- Practicum in Guidance and Counselling
- Reflective Practice Research in Guidance and Counselling
- Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
- Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Academic IELTS \xc2\x96 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), OR
- TOEFL \xc2\x96 570 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 4.5), OR
- TOEFL (internet based) \xc2\x96 90 (minimum writing score of 21), OR
- Pearson (PTE Academic) - 64
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact James Cook University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About James Cook University
James Cook University
North Queensland, Australia
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 18 months