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Master of Counselling

Masters.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Counselling develops advanced counselling knowledge and applied skills for professional practice across diverse client groups and settings. Entry recognises prior study in any discipline or qualifications in counselling, with selection based on interview and suitability. The course is typically undertaken part-time and may include placement-related compliance checks. This is a master coursework qualification in counselling and psychological practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue counselling roles across community and human services, health and wellbeing organisations, family and relationship services, youth and school-related support, and other specialist support settings. The program supports development toward professional counselling practice through advanced training and supervised readiness activities, including screening requirements for placement contexts. This is a master coursework pathway for counselling careers within psychology-related services.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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3 years

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February

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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