Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling - General)

The course is designed to build on your existing knowledge and professional experience to deepen your understanding school guidance and counselling theory, research and practice.

Domestic Students

International Students

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; plus
• Current Australian teacher registration.

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Guidance officers or guidance counsellors provide an array of specialised services to school communities. They lead and implement a comprehensive student support and wellbeing agenda within schools by working with students, school personnel, families and child/adolescent support specialists and organisations.  Their work can include:

• counselling for educational, behavioural, vocational, personal, social, family, and mental health and wellbeing issues
• psychoeducational assessment
• leading verification and education adjustment processes to support students with identified impairments
• career development and advice for students
• student case management
• leadership and support in responding to complex and challenging circumstances including student protection matters, critical incidents, mental health issues, and suicide prevention and postvention support.

Professional recognition(DOM)

The Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) is approved by the Australian Counselling Association. Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Counselling Association.

The study area is also recognised by Education Queensland, Catholic Education, and Independent Schools as a guidance officer qualification in Queensland schools. Please consult other states’ registering authorities if you are seeking employment outside of Queensland.

Early exit(DOM,INT)

You can exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Education following completion of any four masters units.