Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers)

On successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:

1. Synthesise and apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge to contemporary and emerging educational issues, ideas, policies, and debates with regard to professional practice.
2. Analyse and evaluate complex educational contexts to critically reflect on cultural norms and practices in educational settings nationally and globally.
3. Communicate effectively in academic, professional, and community contexts through multiple modes.
4. Communicate ways of working respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse peoples and communities.
5. Develop creative and effective ways to implement contextually relevant educational innovation.
6. Design and conduct ethical research responsive to educational theories, practices, and contexts.

UniSQ's Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor. You will have the opportunity to study in the areas of advanced counselling in educational contexts, emotional and behavioural problems of children and young people, child wellbeing and protection, and assessment and testing. Expand your understanding of the transformative role of education in society, and develop the skills to work through the contemporary challenges faced by educators in rapidly changing, diverse communities.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

EDU5001 Charting Professional Advancement

EDU5002 Foundations of Social Research

EDU6111 Child Abuse and Neglect

EDU5003 Consultation, Collaboration and Communication

EDU5004 Wellbeing Promotion

EDU6112 Educational Counselling A

EDU6114 Counselling in Education

EDU6113 Dysregulation in Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing

Year 2

EDU6112 Educational Counselling B

EDU6212 Career Development Learning

EDU6213 Individual Assessment

Approved Course

Award requirements

Exit points

Graduate Diploma of Education, Graduate Certificate of Education Studies.

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Indicative total fee $7,104

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• Approved bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Education.
• Candidates with a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a non-related discipline may be eligible for entry into UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Education.
• Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, they may apply for entry into the Master of Education.
• Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.

You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:

• IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.