Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling)

Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling [exit point only]

What is this course about?

CSU's Pastoral Counselling program is designed to extend the academic qualifications of people working in pastoral and clinical counselling or ministry settings, including clergy and laity.

Pastoral care and counselling skills are exercised in a variety of institutional settings within the overall framework of the churches in Australia at the corporate and congregational levels of denominations, universities, military, corrective services, police, ambulance, trade and industry, and like situations.

These courses are a response to community expectations for professionally trained pastoral counsellors in the church and community. They provide an opportunity for members of the clergy and laity to upgrade their counselling skills and qualifications.

Residential schools

In every session there will be a two- to four-day residential school for the subjects coded THL, with the exception of THL434 which has a five day residential school and THL435, which does not have a residential school. These are normally held in February, April/May, July or September.

Campus

Canberra

Duration

By distance education
Master: 4 years
Graduate Diploma: 2 years

CRICOS code

  • Master -
    • EAPB - Commonwealth supported places
    • OAPB - Fee paying places
  • Graduate Diploma -
    • EAGF - Commonwealth supported places
    • OAGF - Fee paying places

Graduation requirements

To graduate with the Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling), students must successfully complete 128 points. To graduate with the Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling, students must successfully complete 64 points.
Students may choose to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling following the successful completion of 32 points.

Course structure

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Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Canberra

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

By distance education
Master: 4 years
Graduate Diploma: 2 years

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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