Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee71,677 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year35,839 AUD
Course Duration2.0 Year
(104 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
You'll gain experience in adult, child and adolescent counselling, focusing your learning on:counselling and psychological theorycounselling interventions and psychological therapies (for adults, children, adolescents and families)practical skills through industry-based learning and placement.Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the Master of Counselling covers:insights into a range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss and addictionsan understanding of the ethics of counsellingthe completion of a practice-based minor thesis.Please note: this is not a psychology course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
3
Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
7.5
Speaking
7.5
Reading
7.5
Writing
7.5
Overall
7.5
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
VIC
Campus:Victoria University Footscray Nicholson Campus
Address:2 Lawson St, FOOTSCRAY, VIC 3011
Postcode:3011
Campus:Victoria University City Campus (City Tower) Campus
Address:Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
30/10/2025