MONASH University Master of Counselling (Registration Fee)

Course Registration No. 212512

University Partner: Monash University

Duration
Can be completed in 16 - 23 months

Medium of Instruction
English

Teaching Mode

Online teaching: 12 lecture hours & 12/24 tutorial hours per unit
100% taught by Monash academic staff with professional experience in psychology and counselling

Assessment Method
Each unit will be formally assessed by reports, essays, and/ or case studies


Price
HK$ 2,000

Program Structure

Modules

96 Credit Points

72 Credit Points

48 Credit Points

 Lifespan Development and Counselling*

 

 

 Counselling for Change and Transition*

 

 

 Introduction to Ethics and Professional Issues in Counselling*

 

 

 Foundations in Counselling: Evidence-Based Practice*

 

 

 Counselling in the School Years^

 

 Learning and Career Counselling^

 
 Diversity in Counselling^

 

 Telehealth and Technology in Counselling^

 
 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies: Assessment and Intervention

 Advanced Ethics and Professional Issues in Counselling

 Grief and Trauma Counselling

 Contemporary Counselling Approaches

 Emerging Counsellor Practice

 Counselling Couples, Families and Groups

 Supervised Counselling Placement A**

 Supervised Counselling Placement B**

*Exemption granted due to recognition of prior learning.
^Further exemption can be given based on additional approved academic qualifications and/or recognition of prior learning.
**While assistance will be provided, students are expected to secure their own practicum placement with counselling agencies or social service centres. Monash and Kaplan Higher Education have ongoing associations in the local market in this respect and will assist as necessary. The cost of on-site or individual practicum supervision is negotiable between students and their supervisors, and be borne and paid directly by students to their supervisors.

Program Start Date
July 2025

Entry Requirement

  • Applicants must have successfully completed a recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a high credit (65%) average.

English Language Requirements:
Having studied at an institution where English is the Language of instruction and assessment for the entire institution evidenced by a letter or transcript from the institution, applicants must have satisfactorily completed one and a half years full-time (three standard full-time semesters) of one of the following:

  • Undergraduate study
  • A programme assessed as being equivalent to Monash University undergraduate study
  • One year, full time (two standard full-time semesters) of postgraduate study

 

  •  IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall (no band lower than 65)
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and speaking: 23
  • Or an equivalent English test approved by the University

Please refer to https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/english-language

Monash University was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1958 and is one of Australia's largest and most dynamic universities. Its research is internationally recognised, its faculties are acclaimed for teaching excellence throughout Australia, and its graduates hold prestigious positions worldwide in industry, commerce and education.

With over 70,000 students (and 250,000 alumni) from over 170 countries, we are today Australia's largest university. Monash offers a breadth and depth of courses that are unique. Monash University's vision is defined by 3 themes: Innovation, Engagement, and Internationalization.


University Excellence

  • A member of Group of Eight – Australia’s Leading Universities
  • In the top 1% of world universities - Ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • In the top 1% of world universities - Ranked 58th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
  • Ranked 2nd in the category of education in Australia (Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject 2024)
  • Ranked 16th in the category of education in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject 2024)