Master of Counselling (Child, Youth & Family Therapy)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Apr-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,840 / year(s)

Next Intake 17-Apr-2026

Master of Counselling (Child, Youth & Family Therapy)

About

Overview

Become a specialist in the nuances of working with children, young people and families, and have a positive impact on your community.
This is a qualifying specialisation – students from a non-counselling background can study this postgraduate counselling degree. Graduates of this specialisation meet the educational requirements for entry into the counselling profession.
Gain the required knowledge to work in relationship, family, child and youth counselling, as well as child abuse prevention and intervention.
This degree provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project or choose to do a smaller capstone project to further your research skills.
Most of the Master of Counselling courses are undertaken online to allow greater flexibility to fit study into your life.
To enhance your practice, you’ll attend mandatory residential schools at UniSQ Ipswich campus to meet the required number of hours of face-to-face instruction.
Develop your applied skills further utilising our telehealth system simulations and working with the community and alongside clinical supervisors in UniSQ's Psychology and Counselling clinics in Toowoomba and Ipswich.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are two different admission requirement processes depending on whether you are applying for the qualifying Master of Counselling, or the Master of Counselling (Advanced Entry).

Pathway 1: Qualifying Master of Counselling

Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area.
Completion of at least 50% of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at UniSQ, or equivalent qualification from another institution, and have a grade point average (GPA) of 4 or higher for the Capstone Project research option, and a GPA of 5 or higher for the Research Project option.
Participate in group reflection with members of School staff and other applicants.
Provide a report addressing the following selection criteria (informed by the PACFA Training Standards and UniSQ’s inherent requirements). Write a statement of no more than 2 pages that addresses:
1. Studying for (or holding) a Graduate Diploma of Counselling (UniSQ) with evidence of GPA.
2. Applicants not currently enrolled in a UniSQ Graduate Diploma of Counselling must supply names and contact details of two referees (preferably including a professional report from an academic, a counsellor, a psychologist, a social worker, or similar professional).
3. Effective relationship skills, attitudes, and behaviours.
4. Demonstrated life maturity.
5. Openness to receiving, considering, and integrating feedback.
6. Commitment to ethical, professional and trustworthy behaviour.
7. Commitment to engage fully in the process of counselling training.
8. Willingness to attend a group reflection with members of school staff and other applicants.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

Career opportunities exist in a range of counselling and human services roles within government, non-government, and private organisations, or alternatively, graduates may become self-employed in private practice. Additionally, graduates may have opportunities to progress into doctoral studies.