Master of Counselling (Korean)

This is a two-year master's degree in counselling, taught in Korean, at Alphacrucis University College. It suits Korean-speaking students who want to practise as counsellors and would rather study in their first language than sit through lectures in English. The course sits at AQF level 9, which means it builds on a bachelor degree and takes you into professional practice rather than just theory.

What you study

Coursework master's degrees in counselling in Australia are made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You typically complete core units in counselling theory, human development, mental health, ethics and professional practice, plus electives and supervised practice. A two-year degree usually runs over four semesters or trimesters, and many students take it full-time. The exact unit list and credit point totals are set by Alphacrucis, so check the official course page for the current structure.

Supervised practice and placement

Counselling is a field where you cannot graduate without seeing real clients under supervision. Australian counselling courses build this in as professional placement or practicum hours, usually in community agencies, schools, or church and welfare organisations. You log client contact hours, meet with a supervisor, and reflect on your work. It is the part of the degree that turns reading into skill. Placement arrangements vary, so confirm how Alphacrucis organises it, including whether placements are in Korean or English settings.

Skills you build

You learn to conduct an initial interview, assess risk, work with grief and trauma, apply counselling frameworks, keep case notes, and manage boundaries and ethics. You also learn to work with people from different cultural backgrounds, which matters in Australia's multicultural service system. Because the teaching is in Korean, you can focus on clinical skill rather than translating as you go, though you will still need English for placement and registration contexts.

Who it suits

This degree fits people with a bachelor degree in counselling, psychology, social work, theology or a related area who want to work as counsellors. It also suits pastors, chaplains, teachers and community workers who want formal counselling qualifications. If you plan to stay in Australia after study, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be available depending on your circumstances. While you study, a student visa lets you work up to 48 hours per fortnight. English proficiency is required for admission, and the Student visa has its own English threshold set by the Department of Home Affairs. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 108342C. Confirm all entry requirements, fees and course structure on the official page.

• Counsellor in community health centres, private practice, or non-profit agencies
• School counsellor or student wellbeing officer in public and independent schools
• Mental health support worker in hospitals, clinics and community mental health services
• Family and relationship counsellor in family services organisations
• Grief, trauma or addiction counsellor in specialist services
• Chaplain or pastoral counsellor in churches, hospitals, aged care and defence
• Case worker or support coordinator in disability, youth and refugee services
• Telehealth counsellor with online counselling providers

Australian employers in these areas include state health departments, community health organisations, schools, Catholic and Protestant welfare agencies, Relationships Australia-type services, and private practices. Some roles require registration or membership with a professional body, and requirements differ by state and employer. Check the current registration or membership requirements for the roles you want.