Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers)

Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Australia

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# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

18 monthsProgramme duration

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Overview

UniSQ's Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) is ideal for educators, counsellors, trainers and other interested professionals, wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor, school counsellor or careers advisor.
You will have the opportunity to study in the areas of educational counselling; child abuse and neglect; wellbeing promotion; dysregulation in social and emotional learning and wellbeing of children and young people; counselling practicum; and individual assessment.
Develop your expertise in career development and career self-management, learning more about the relevance of career development in education and the contemporary world of work.
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.
Develop the skills to solve current issues in the education environment by using your own experiences as a backdrop to your studies.
This specialisation does not qualify you for teacher registration in Queensland. You can qualify for teacher registration in Queensland with the Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years), Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) or Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary).

Professional accreditation

The Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) is an appropriate qualification for entry-level membership of the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Overview

UniSQ's Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) is ideal for educators, counsellors, trainers and other interested professionals, wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor, school counsellor or careers advisor.
You will have the opportunity to study in the areas of educational counselling; child abuse and neglect; wellbeing promotion; dysregulation in social and emotional learning and wellbeing of children and young people; counselling practicum; and individual assessment.
Develop your expertise in career development and career self-management, learning more about the relevance of career development in education and the contemporary world of work.
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.
Develop the skills to solve current issues in the education environment by using your own experiences as a backdrop to your studies.
This specialisation does not qualify you for teacher registration in Queensland. You can qualify for teacher registration in Queensland with the Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years), Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) or Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary).

Professional accreditation

The Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) is an appropriate qualification for entry-level membership of the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA).

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor GPA

PTE Academic

58+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

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.

Program Duration

18 Months

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

May

Domestic

Starts from

25,120 AUD

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