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Program Overview

Our Master of Counselling is designed to suit the needs of people from various professional backgrounds, including 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 needed to work in the counselling field.

The degree takes an integrative approach to counselling practice, focusing on contemporary and evidence-based approaches, group work, mental health, research skills and counselling across the lifespan. You will also be encouraged to develop self-awareness, identify, and discuss links between theory and practice, and showcase your ability to assess and intervene in response to various presenting issues.

You will also develop research skills relevant to the field of counselling. In the second year, you will undertake an industry placement. The length of the placement usually is 200 hours, which includes at least 40 hours of client contact and 10 hours of individual clinical supervision.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2026

Closed

Feb 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    7 IELTS Score
    94 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    37764

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (AUD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

     

    1. Purpose of Scholarship

    The University of Notre Dame Australia (University) offers the International Welcome Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to international students enrolling in Undergraduate programs at Notre Dame, excluding the Bachelor of Nursing.

     

    2. Value of Scholarship

    The value of the Scholarship is 25 percent (25%) of annual indicative tuition fees for the full duration of the program. The Scholarship is awarded as a partial tuition fee waiver and does not cover costs such as living expenses, accommodation, transport, overseas student health cover or any other costs associated with study

     

    3. Eligibility Requirements

    • Any student who satisfies the eligibility requirements set out in these Conditions will be considered for the Scholarship.
    • To be eligible for the Scholarship, students must:
      • Be international full fee-paying students commencing an undergraduate coursework program, excluding the Bachelor of Nursing for the first time at The University of Notre Dame Australia;
      • Have accepted an Offer of Admission (by the relevant deadline) and satisfied any admission requirements to study in any CRICOS registered undergraduate degree where the program is delivered on the University’s Sydney or Fremantle (Perth) Campuses; and
      • Be eligible to apply for a Higher Education Sector Visa (Subclass 500).

    For clarity, students are not eligible if they:

    • Hold, or are eligible to hold, permanent residency in Australia;
    • Are studying at the University as part of a study abroad or exchange program;
    • Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the University;
    • Do not commence study in the session (semester) and year indicated in their offer. If commencement is deferred, any scholarship will be forfeited;
    • Have had more than 200 units of credit or advanced standing awarded in relation to the postgraduate program they are commencing; or
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body, under an agreement or arrangement that the funding body has with Murdoch.

     

    4. Selection Criteria and Process

    There is no selection or application for this scholarship as it is automatically awarded to students who meet all the eligibility criteria.


    5. Duration of Scholarship

    Full duration of the applicable program


    6. Concurrent Scholarships

    The Scholarship may not be held concurrently with another scholarship awarded by the University or any other organisation that covers the cost of tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at the University.


    7. Method of Payment

    Subject to the Terms and Conditions set out in clause 09 being met, the Scholarship will be awarded by way of a direct credit towards the recipient’s University tuition fee account on a semester-by-semester basis.

     
    8. Terms and Conditions

    The following terms and conditions apply to the Scholarship:

    • The recipient will forfeit the Scholarship if they:
      • Fail to finalise all requirements to complete the admission process to commence study at the University within the relevant timeframes;
      • Fail to remain enrolled on a full time basis in the initial program of study as confirmed on their University Offer of Admission;
      • Defer their studies and/or terminate their enrolment;
      • Are terminated from their program of study;
      • Transfer to another institution;
      • Transfer from full-time to part-time study, unless granted an exemption;
      • Fail to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress;
      • Have a finding of misconduct made against them whether or not that finding results in their termination from the University or any other penalties;
      • Fail to provide up-to-date contact and/or financial details to the University;
      • Do not abide by the University’s deadlines for payment of tuition fees; or
      • Change their Australian visa status from Subclass 500 (Higher Education Section).
    • The recipient must notify the International Office in writing immediately if they:
      • Have been approved to transfer to another program at the University;
      • Want to Study Abroad on a University affiliated placement;
      • Wish to transfer from the University to another institution;
      • Intend to withdraw and/or seek retrospective withdrawal from any University courses they have enrolled in;
      • Have obtained approval to defer their studies and/or take a Leave of Absence from the University; or
      • Want to discontinue full-time study and have been placed on an approved Intervention Strategy.
    • If the recipient completes their program of study at the University prior to the anticipated end date, they will not be eligible for any financial payment of the scholarship which has not yet been paid.
    • Any further studies taken at the University in excess of, or in addition to, the recipient’s initial program of study will not be covered by the Scholarship.
    • The recipient must seek independent advice from the relevant authorities on the effect, if any, that the Scholarship may have on their eligibility for income support or any tax implications, either within Australia or their home country.

     

     

    1. Purpose of Scholarship

    The University of Notre Dame Australia (University) offers the International Business and Commerce scholarship to provide tuition assistance to international students enrolling in Undergraduate Business and Commerce programs at the University of Notre Dame Australia.

     

    2. Value of Scholarship

    The value of the Scholarship is $10,000 of annual indicative tuition fees for the full duration of the program. The Scholarship is awarded as a partial tuition fee waiver and does not cover costs such as living expenses, accommodation, transport, overseas student health cover or any other costs associated with study

     

    3. Eligibility Requirements

    Any student who satisfies the eligibility requirements set out in these Conditions will be considered for the Scholarship.
    To be eligible for the Scholarship, students must:

    • Be international full fee-paying students commencing an undergraduate coursework program, in Business or Commerce for the first time at The University of Notre Dame Australia;
    • Have accepted an Offer of Admission (by the relevant deadline) and satisfied any admission requirements to study in any CRICOS registered undergraduate Business or Commerce degree where the program is delivered on the University’s Sydney or Fremantle (Perth) Campuses; and
    • Be eligible to apply for a Higher Education Sector Visa (Subclass 500).

    For clarity, students are not eligible if they:

    • Hold, or are eligible to hold, permanent residency in Australia;
    • Are studying at the University as part of a study abroad or exchange program;
    • Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the University;
    • Do not commence study in the session (semester) and year indicated in their offer. If commencement is deferred, any scholarship will be forfeited; or
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body, under an agreement or arrangement that the funding body has with The University of Notre Dame Australia.

     

    4. Selection Criteria and Process

    There is no selection or application for this scholarship as it is automatically awarded to students who meet all the eligibility criteria.

     

    5. Duration of Scholarship

    Full duration of the applicable program.

     

    6. Concurrent Scholarships

    The Scholarship may not be held concurrently with another scholarship awarded by the University or any other organisation that covers the cost of tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at the University.

     

    7. Method of Payment

    Subject to the Terms and Conditions set out in clause 09 being met, the Scholarship will be awarded by way of a direct credit towards the recipient’s University tuition fee account on a semester-by-semester basis.

     

    8. Terms and Conditions

    The following terms and conditions apply to the Scholarship:

    • The recipient will forfeit the Scholarship if they:
      • Fail to finalise all requirements to complete the admission process to commence study at the University within the relevant timeframes;
      • Fail to remain enrolled on a full time basis in the initial program of study as confirmed on their University Offer of Admission;
      • Defer their studies and/or terminate their enrolment;
      • Are terminated from their program of study;
      • Transfer to another institution;
      • Transfer from full-time to part-time study, unless granted an exemption;
      • Fail to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress;
      • Have a finding of misconduct made against them whether or not that finding results in their termination from the University or any other penalties;
      • Fail to provide up-to-date contact and/or financial details to the University;
      • Do not abide by the University’s deadlines for payment of tuition fees; or
      • Change their Australian visa status from Subclass 500 (Higher Education Section).
    • The recipient must notify the International Office in writing immediately if they:
      • Have been approved to transfer to another program at the University;
      • Want to Study Abroad on a University affiliated placement;
      • Wish to transfer from the University to another institution;
      • Intend to withdraw and/or seek retrospective withdrawal from any University courses they have enrolled in;
      • Have obtained approval to defer their studies and/or take a Leave of Absence from the University; or
      • Want to discontinue full-time study and have been placed on an approved Intervention Strategy.
    • If the recipient completes their program of study at the University prior to the anticipated end date, they will not be eligible for any financial payment of the scholarship which has not yet been paid.
    • Any further studies taken at the University in excess of, or in addition to, the recipient’s initial program of study will not be covered by the Scholarship.
    • The recipient must seek independent advice from the relevant authorities on the effect, if any, that the Scholarship may have on their eligibility for income support or any tax implications, either within Australia or their home country.

     


     

    1. Purpose of Scholarship

    The University of Notre Dame Australia (University) offers the International Welcome Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to international students enrolling in Postgraduate coursework programs at Notre Dame, with the exception of the Doctor of Medicine and all Graduate Certificates.

     

    2. Value of Scholarship

    The value of the Scholarship is 20 percent (20%) of annual indicative tuition fees for the full duration of the program. The Scholarship is awarded as a partial tuition fee waiver and does not cover costs such as living expenses, accommodation, transport, overseas student health cover or any other cost associated with study.

     

    3. Eligibility Requirements

    Any student who satisfies the eligibility requirements set out in these Conditions will be considered for the Scholarship.

    To be eligible for the Scholarship, students must:

    • Be international full fee-paying students commencing an postgraduate coursework program for the first time at The University of Notre Dame Australia;
    • Have accepted an Offer of Admission (by the relevant deadline) and satisfied any admission requirements to study in any CRICOS registered postgraduate degree where the program is delivered on the University’s Sydney or Fremantle (Perth) Campuses, excluding the Doctor of Medicine and all Graduate Certificates; and
    • Be eligible to apply for a Higher Education Sector Visa (Subclass 500).

    For clarity, students are not eligible if they:

    • Hold, or are eligible to hold, permanent residency in Australia;
    • Are studying at the University as part of a study abroad or exchange program;
    • Are currently enrolled in an postgraduate degree program at the University;
    • Do not commence study in the session (semester) and year indicated in their offer. If commencement is deferred, any scholarship will be forfeited;
    • Have had more than 200 units of credit or advanced standing awarded in relation to the postgraduate program they are commencing; or
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body, under an agreement or arrangement that the funding body has with Murdoch.

     

    4. Selection Criteria and Process

    There is no selection or application for this scholarship as it is automatically awarded to students who meet all the eligibility criteria.

     

    5. Duration of Scholarship

    Full duration of the applicable program

     

    6. Concurrent Scholarships

    The Scholarship may not be held concurrently with another scholarship awarded by the University or any other organisation that covers the cost of tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at the University.

     

    7. Method of Payment

    Subject to the Terms and Conditions set out in clause 09 being met, the Scholarship will be awarded by way of a direct credit towards the recipient’s University tuition fee account on a semester-by-semester basis.

     

    8. Terms and Conditions

    The following terms and conditions apply to the Scholarship:

    • The recipient will forfeit the Scholarship if they:
      • Fail to finalise all requirements to complete the admission process to commence study at the University within the relevant timeframes;
      • Fail to remain enrolled on a full time basis in the initial program of study as confirmed on their University Offer of Admission;
      • Defer their studies and/or terminate their enrolment;
      • Are terminated from their program of study;
      • Transfer to another institution;
      • Transfer from full-time to part-time study, unless granted an exemption;
      • Fail to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress;
      • Have a finding of misconduct made against them whether or not that finding results in their termination from the University or any other penalties;
      • Fail to provide up-to-date contact and/or financial details to the University;
      • Do not abide by the University’s deadlines for payment of tuition fees; or
      • Change their Australian visa status from Subclass 500 (Higher Education Section).
    • The recipient must notify the International Office in writing immediately if they:
      • Have been approved to transfer to another program at the University;
      • Want to Study Abroad on a University affiliated placement;
      • Wish to transfer from the University to another institution;
      • Intend to withdraw and/or seek retrospective withdrawal from any University courses they have enrolled in;
      • Have obtained approval to defer their studies and/or take a Leave of Absence from the University; or
      • Want to discontinue full-time study and have been placed on an approved Intervention Strategy.
    • If the recipient completes their program of study at the University prior to the anticipated end date, they will not be eligible for any financial payment of the scholarship which has not yet been paid.
    • Any further studies taken at the University in excess of, or in addition to, the recipient’s initial program of study will not be covered by the Scholarship.
    • The recipient must seek independent advice from the relevant authorities on the effect, if any, that the Scholarship may have on their eligibility for income support or any tax implications, either within Australia or their home country.

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