Master of Counselling
at University of Notre Dame Australia
This degree is accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and the Australian Counselling Association. It provides professional training that combines classroom-based study with practical counselling experience.
Course Overview
Our Master of Counselling is designed to suit the needs of people from various professional backgrounds, including 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 needed to work in the counselling field. The degree takes an integrative approach to counselling practice, focusing on contemporary and evidence-based approaches, group work, mental health, research skills and counselling across the lifespan. 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 various 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 usually is 200 hours, which includes at least 40 hours of client contact and 10 hours of individual clinical supervision. By the end of the Master’s degree, you will be able to register as a counsellor and work with clients in various settings.
UNDA Campus Life
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a multi campus university, with international campuses in bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth (CRICOS: 01032F)
- A global community with students from across the world welcomed on campus
- Practical degrees with professional workplace experience
- International campuses in the bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth
Notre Dame has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate categories, for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment.
University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a multi-campus university, with international campuses in bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth.
Notre Dame has a strong commitment to honouring the individual, and recognises that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. Notre Dame believes that higher education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.
Notre Dame has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate categories, for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment.
Why choose the University of Notre Dame Australia
Undergraduate and postgraduate catagories
for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment – Good Universities Guide 2024
Australian university
by Times Higher Education in 2026
for student satisfaction
by the Australian Financial Review 2023
Entry Requirements for
– ATAR
Grade required for programs in School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Education (Sydney: Primary and Early Childhood programs, Fremantle)
– 70 or higher
Grade required for programs in School of Education (Secondary degrees and double degrees, Fremantle)
– 80 or higher
Grade required for programs in School of Law, School of Physiotherapy
– 90 or higher
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Healthcare – February, July – $38,222-$41,421 Nursing – February, July – $38,818 Computing – February, July – $34,221 Education – February, July – $33,806-$37,490 Law – February, July – $40,785 Social Sciences – February, July – $32,849-$45,523 Business – February, July – $32,199-$40,256 Arts/Science – February, July – $34,371-$44,478 |
| Postgraduate | Social Sciences – February, July – $34,078 Law – February, July – $42,695 Business – February, July – $34,356 Education – February, July – $36,401 Arts/ Science – February, July – $35,000-$41,471 Healthcare – February, July – $55,800-$83,997 |
| Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee. | |
Scholarships at University of Notre Dame Australia
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
