The Master’s in Counselling at University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle is a 2 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.
Master’s in Counselling at University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle
Accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and Australian Counselling Association, this degree provides professional training for students who would like to work in the challenging but rewarding area of counselling. This degree combines classroom based study with practical counselling experience. Our Master of Counselling is designed to suit the needs of people from a variety of professional backgrounds including, but not limited to, 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 in counselling needed to work in a wide variety of situations. Show less
Year One COUN6000 Interpersonal Group Practice COUN6001 Counselling Skills COUN6002 Theoretical Approaches to Counselling COUN6003 Approaches to Mental Health COUN6004 Theory and Process of Group Facilitation COUN6005 Family Systems and Couples ARTS5010 Research Methods PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life Year Two COUN6006 Placement, Supervision and Case Studies A COUN6007 Placement, Supervision and Case Studies B COUN6008 Professional Practice COUN6009 Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling COUN6010 Specialised Counselling Approaches THREE (3) Electives, TWO (2) of which must be Research Electives Master of Counselling research electives ARTS6000 Literature Review ARTS6001 Professional Project ARTS6002 Experience the World ART6030 Professional Group Project ART3031 Research Projecet ARTS6033 Writing for Research RSCH7000 Quantitative Research Methods RSCH7001 Qualitative Research Methods RSCH7002 Scholarly Writing and Publication RSCH7003 Developing a Research Proposal
🏫About University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious and internationally recognized institution that has established itself as a leading university in Australia. With campuses spread across the country, from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a diverse and enriching educational experience. Founded on Catholic values and a commitment to holistic education, Notre Dame provides a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong emphasis on personal growth, ethical development, and community engagement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive learning environment, Notre Dame nurtures students to become well-rounded individuals with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and communities. The university's mission is to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—empowering graduates to lead purposeful lives and contribute meaningfully to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
