To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

• The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Professional Doctorate program: The Pro Vice Chancellor-Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Counselling Award.
• Applicants to the Doctor of Counselling Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria: Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
• In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following: have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice; have the support of an industry or professional mentor.

• IELTS Overall 7, listening min. 6.5, Reading min. 6.5, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 6.5
• PTE 68

• A doctorate in Counselling will allow you to achieve academic excellence through exploration and research while preparing you for a leadership role in your chosen field.