Master of Psychology (Counselling) and Doctor of Philosophy for 2009

Course overview

This program combines the coursework and practicum requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree with the thesis requirements of the PhD program. Students begin by undertaking coursework units of the Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree (at least one unit of which involves a research project), while also preparing their research proposal for the PhD. Continuation to the PhD program is granted if performance on all components meets the required academic standard. Graduates will gain advanced psychotherapeutic skills and competencies necessary for registration and practice in counselling psychology, and in addition, complete an applied research thesis of between 80,000 and 100,000 words which will be an original and substantial contribution to counselling psychology. A wide variety of thesis topics related to modalities of counselling psychology and lifespan psychotherapy are possible, subject to available supervision.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

	Domestic students	International students
Attendance type	On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time Off-campus: full-time, part-time	On-campus at Clayton: full-time Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes	First semester	Not offered
Course Content	University handbook entry for this course	University handbook entry for this course
Duration	4 years full-time, 8 years part-time	4 years
Fees for 2009 Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost	Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Research Training Scheme (RTS) RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.	International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty.
Monash course code	3732	3732
Faculty	Faculty of Education	Faculty of Education
Contact	Telephone: +61 3 9905 2877; Research Degrees Office: +61 3 990 52821	Telephone: +61 3 9905 2877; Research Degrees Office: +61 3 990 52821

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Admission to candidature for the Master of Psychology (Counselling) and Doctor of Philosophy degree requires: a degree with first class honours (H1), which also qualifies as a four year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved degree with a major in psychology; or completion of the first year of the Master of Psychology (Counselling) with a high distinction (HD) average in two units (one of which must be the research project unit) and a minimum overall average of distinction (D); or an equivalent from an Australian or recognised overseas university, as determined by the Faculty of Education Board and APS; and demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist, determined by two satisfactory referee reports and, for shortlisted applicants, a satisfactory interview.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page