COUNS549

Counselling and Contexts

2026

30

500

A Trimester, and other teaching periods

Block

HDCO549

This paper provides an overview of counselling practice and its contexts, including optional modules on school counselling, or addictions. It teaches the skills and ethical perspectives of collaborative approaches to counselling, offering a particular introduction to narrative therapy.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26A (BLK)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Block 100% internal assessment
26H (BLK)
Paper outline 		H Semester :
05 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026 		Block 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

This paper is taught partially online and includes a compulsory five-day block period on campus in Hamilton. It is open to other graduates who demonstrate relevant background and experience. Students selected into the MCouns may be advised or required to complete this paper before enrolling in COUNS541.

Timetabled lectures

26A (BLK) 26H (BLK)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 *MARCH 16 Mon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Mar 16 - Mar 22
Lecture 2 *MARCH 17 Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Mar 17 - Mar 22
Lecture 3 *MARCH 18 Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Mar 18 - Mar 22
Lecture 4 *MARCH 19 Thur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Mar 19 - Mar 22
Lecture 5 *MARCH 20 Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Mar 20 - Mar 22
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 *JAN 12 Mon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Jan 12 - Jan 18
Lecture 2 *JAN 13 Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Jan 13 - Jan 18
Lecture 3 *JAN 14 Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Jan 14 - Jan 18
Lecture 4 *JAN 15 Thur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Jan 15 - Jan 18
Lecture 5 *JAN 16 Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Jan 16 - Jan 18
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Indicative Fees

    • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26A (BLK) $2,410
26H (BLK) $2,410

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26A (BLK) $9,895
26H (BLK) $9,895

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Counselling

Counselling Studies

Education

Human Development

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 8 Jan 2025 04:23am
  • Indicative fees current as of 14 Oct 2025 01:20am