Master of Rehabilitation Counselling and Mental Health

Core subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
 

• Academic Integrity Module
• Community Based Health Service Delivery Systems
• Employment And Disability
• Rehabilitation Counselling
• Rehabilitation Counselling Practicum
• Service Coordination And Case Management
• The Service User Perspective In Health Care
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Fundamentals Of Employee Assistance Program Counselling
• Mental Health Counselling A
• Mental Health Counselling B
• Professional Counselling Practice

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Cognate pathway: 120 credit points (1 year)

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling (PHG0001CI)

Specialisation - recommended: Health Sciences, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or other relevant field.

Applicants with industry experience will also be considered.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

The cost of studying at La Trobe University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay AUD$39000 annually, to study in La Trobe University.

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of industries, including allied health, education, government, sports, and more.

Possible roles include:
 

• Rehabilitation counsellor
• Counsellor
• Mental health counsellor
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counsellor
• Student wellbeing coordinator