Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Counselling in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,141
(c. USD31,856.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to fostering a robust and forward-thinking research environment. The Doctor of Counselling provides a practical three-year (or equivalent) program culminating in an approximately 80,000-word thesis. Your dissertation should connect theoretical concepts with real-world application, advance professional knowledge in a specific counselling area, and enhance current academic discourse.
This Professional Doctorate is tailored for working professionals seeking academic distinction while driving innovation within their field. The curriculum focuses on investigating critical issues while blending practical expertise with rigorous academic research.
Specifically, the program emphasizes developing research methodologies that address industry-relevant challenges and promote structured approaches to data collection, analysis, and interpretation. We strongly advise collaborating with professional organizations, employers, or industry groups when defining your research focus. Earning a Counselling doctorate enables you to attain scholarly excellence through investigative research while equipping you for leadership positions in your professional domain.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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.
You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
IELTS - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20
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.
You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
IELTS - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20
Tuition
AUD
45,141