The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy is a 240 credit point course comprising 16 units. The degree includes theoretical study, experiential-based skill development and self reflective clinical practice in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy. The course is offered as a coursework program in both full-time and part-time modes. In the final year, students hone their clinical skills in a year long fieldwork placement. As an alternative to the fieldwork placement, students with relevant previous experience may apply to complete a research project. The overall theoretical orientation of the course is psychoanalytic and to a lesser extent systemic.

Admission to this course requires a three-year degree from a recognised university, normally in one of the helping professions such as social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, theology or human services.  

Admission to the course is competitive, and requires a written application and an interview for those who are short-listed.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a formal counselling role.

The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy consists 240 credit points. Students undertaking the Field Placement mode will complete 16 core units. Students undertaking the Research Project mode will complete 15 core units. In the Research Project mode students replace the two field placement units and two group supervision units with a research project related to an aspect of clinical practice.