Doctor of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Family therapy
Why study family therapy?
We offer postgraduate coursework programs in Family Therapy for those with qualifications and experience in related disciplines. Our courses focus on the integration of theory with contemporary systemic practice to maintain effective therapeutic relationships and produces graduates with high levels of clinical skill to effectively respond to the needs of families presenting with a range of challenges.
Our Masters program in family therapy offers a solid foundation in systems thinking and experiential work in supervised clinical practice settings. This course is ideal for psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, youth workers, drug and alcohol counsellors, psychiatric nurses or workers from professions such as teaching and general nursing who want a change of career.
As a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for our 10%Alumni Advantagewhen you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program.
Career opportunities
Family therapy graduates may work as a family therapist and counsellor or teacher and supervisor in family therapy.
Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Location:OnlineOther
Duration:1 year part-time
Master of Clinical Family Therapy
Location:OnlineOther
Duration:3 years part-time
Master of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Clinical experience in family work and family therapy is an important aspect of all Bouverie courses. You are required to secure some opportunity to practice with families. At Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy level this can consist of some working relationship with at least 2 families on an ongoing basis. At levels 1, 2 (Graduate Diploma) and 3 (Masters), you are required to have a counselling caseload of at least 5 at any one time. This can be either paid or voluntary.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for ourstudent exchange program.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers.