Program Overview
The Counseling at Murdoch University is a MCounsel programme in Psychology over 24 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 psychology. 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 Counseling 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 3,810 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 2,370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Counselling 1
- Principles of Counselling 2
- Counselling Children and Adolescents
- Counselling Adults
- Group Counselling
- Counselling Placement and Supervision Group 1
- Case Conceptualisation and Assessment in Counselling
- Counselling Placement and Supervision Group 2
- Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice
- Introduction to Creative Arts Therapies in Counselling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements
Completion of a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in any discipline. Applications based on previous study or professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The admission process includes both application and interview.
Documents Required:
- Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion.
- A personal statement.
- A recent Curriculum Vitae.
- English Language Proficiency Document (if available).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 3,810 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 2,370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 3,810 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 2,370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Murdoch 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 Murdoch University
Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, and additional campuses in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state's second university on 25 July 1973, and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months