Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Australian College of Applied ProfessionsAdelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Australia- Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
- A$31,992
- Duration
- 2 years
- Taught in
- Confirm with counsellor
- IELTS from
- 6.5
In short
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy is a master's program at Australian College of Applied Professions, Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Australia, lasting 2 years. Listed tuition is A$31,992; the fee basis has not been provided. The English requirement starts at IELTS 6.5.
Fees are indicative and set by the university; the offer letter and invoice are final.
Entry requirements
- Academic requirement
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Counselling, Nursing, Community Work, or Allied Health.
- PTE Academic
- Overall score between 58 and 65, with no individual score below 50–65
- IELTS Academic
- Overall band score between 6.5 and 7.0, with no section below 6.0–7.0
- TOEFL iBT
- Minimum overall score of 90, with at least 22 in each section
If you studied in a different school system, the university assesses your qualification as an equivalent — a counsellor can check it before you apply.
Cost of studying
- Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
- A$31,992
- Living costs in Australia per year
- AUD 18,000-24,000
Add health insurance, visa fees and a housing deposit to your first-year budget.
Documents you will usually need
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- CV and two references
- Passport (valid for the whole course)
- English test result, or proof of a waiver
- Proof of funds for the visa stage
How to apply with iAdmission
1.Check eligibility
Tell us where you studied and your grades; we confirm the requirement for your qualification.
2.Prepare documents
Upload transcripts, passport and English test; we check them before submission.
3.Submit and track
We submit a complete application and follow up with the university.
4.Offer and visa
After the offer we help with the deposit, visa documents and arrival.
Questions students ask
What are the entry requirements for Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Counselling, Nursing, Community Work, or Allied Health. English: IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent.
How much does Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy cost in total?
Tuition is listed at A$31,992 (fee basis not provided) for 2 years. Living costs in Australia are about AUD 18,000-24,000 a year. Deposits, insurance and visa fees are extra; the offer letter is final.
Can iAdmission help me apply?
Yes, free of charge. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare documents and submits a complete application. Admission decisions are always made by the university.
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Same subject at other universities in Australia
- Master of Good Manufacturing PracticeUniversity of Technology SydneyA$40,224/yr
- Master of Community DevelopmentMurdoch UniversityA$34,320/yr
- Master of Public PolicyMurdoch UniversityA$34,320/yr
- Master of CounsellingUniversity of the Sunshine CoastA$27,900/yr
- Master of CounsellingThe University of Notre Dame AustraliaA$34,983/yr
- Pre Master's Program (Innovation)The University of Adelaide CollegeA$24,000/yr
Guides for Australia
Australian College of Applied Professions official website: acap.edu.au