The Master’s in Counselling at University of Divinity is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Divinity Australia is a leading institution dedicated to the study of theology, philosophy, and ministry. Situated in Australia, it offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, equipping students with a deep understanding of religious traditions, ethical principles, and critical thinking skills. The University fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment, engaging students in rigorous academic inquiry, research, and practical training. With a diverse faculty comprising esteemed scholars and theologians, the University of Divinity Australia prepares graduates to make meaningful contributions to their communities and pursue careers in religious leadership, academia, and social service.
The Master of Counselling provides students with advanced professional skills for counselling ministry and for pastoral and spiritual formation. It nurtures the formation of a professional identity and vision suitable for individual and relational counselling. The course equips graduates to engage in supportive and intensive therapies with psychological competence and theological congruence. Committed engagement in supervision for personal and professional integration is essential to successful completion of the course. Course learning outcomes Graduates of the Master of Counselling: have expert counselling skills have knowledge and experience of supervisory leadership and management structures apply skills to initiate and plan counselling interventions apply critical self-evaluation and theological reflection to their practice of counselling apply professional practice in counselling with diverse people in a wide range of contexts including multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments. Show less
Course structure The Master of Counselling consists of 144 points comprised of:
72 points of Postgraduate units in the discipline of Professional Counselling, or relevant units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies approved by the Head of Counselling at Stirling College; and
24 points of Postgraduate Elective units in the discipline of Professional Counselling or the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies, or a Postgraduate research methodology unit; and
either the Capstone units XZ9076S Supervised Counselling Practice Integration (Practicum) and XZ9078S Advanced Counselling Theories, Processes and Strategies, to be taken concurrently, or RQ9748M Minor Thesis.
The University of Divinity Australia is a prestigious institution that specializes in higher education in the fields of theology, philosophy, and ministry. Established in Australia, it has a rich history of providing comprehensive and high-quality academic programs for students interested in exploring religious studies, spirituality, and ethical principles. The University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, providing students with opportunities to engage in deep intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, and personal reflection. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, the University of Divinity Australia values diversity, interfaith dialogue, and the exploration of various religious traditions. The faculty consists of renowned scholars, theologians, and practitioners who are dedicated to mentoring and guiding students in their academic and spiritual journeys. Graduates of the University of Divinity Australia are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their communities and pursue careers in religious leadership, academia, counseling, social service, and more.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
