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Master of Counselling (MCCO) (Mental Health)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Master Degree Online Online find out find out $19040 per year $21520 per year

About Master of Counselling (MCCO) (Mental Health), Master Degree - at University of Southern Queensland

If you have a passion for supporting those with mental health conditions, then our Master of Counselling (Mental Health) is for you. As part of your studies, you will develop your expertise in topics including mental health conditions in society, their aetiology, evidence-based treatment approaches, assessment models and psychopharmacology.

The Master of Counselling contains four units (two courses) of research into issues that are relevant to the counselling field. You will nominate your preferred research topic from a list of available projects reflecting the research expertise of USQ's academic staff.

While study is mainly external, you will be required to attend mandatory residential schools at USQ Ipswich campus associated with four designated courses to meet the required number of hours of face-to-face instruction and ensure you have the best possible skills preparation.

Study flexibility

You can study our Master of Counselling online, to make it easier to fit study into your life.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling) is designed to meet the PACFA Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Competencies.


Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Southern Queensland to find course entry requirements.


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