Application and Admission

Application and Admission - International Students

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse educational, professional, and life experiences. All applications are assessed individually to ensure readiness for postgraduate study and alignment with Metavision Institute’s holistic approach.

You can apply directly to Metavision Institute or through one of our approved education agents. For a list of approved agents, visit our Approved Education Agents page.

Admissions Criteria

Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Holistic Practice)

To apply through standard entry, applicants must:

Hold a completed AQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree or higher, including counselling skills training.
Meet English language proficiency requirements if English is not their first language and their previous qualification was not delivered in English (see further information below)

To apply through special and/or alternative entry, applicants must:

An approved professional qualification, or
Relevant professional experience demonstrated to be at sufficient skill level and duration of time that satisfies the Institute that the applicant possesses the capacity to succeed in their chosen course. This includes:
- Completion of a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience and training within the past ten years, with counselling skills training, or
- Satisfy English language proficiency requirements if English is not their first language and their previous qualification was not delivered in English (see further information below).

All alternative entry applicants must also meet English language proficiency requirements and attend an admissions interview.

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Holistic Practice)

To apply through standard entry, applicants must:

Hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree with counselling skills training and one year of relevant full-time equivalent work experience (paid or voluntary); or
Hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma or higher qualification with counselling skills training
In addition to admissions requirement, you may be required to provide documentation e.g., National Police Check and any other relevant documentation as required by host organisations.
Meet English language proficiency requirements if English is not their first language and their previous qualification was not delivered in English (see further information below)

Students may be considered for admission into the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Holistic Practice) through alternative entry listed below provided they have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Holistic Practice).

To apply through alternative entry, applicants must:

An approved professional qualification, or
Relevant professional experience demonstrated to be at sufficient skill level and duration of time that satisfies the Institute that the applicant possesses the capacity to succeed in their chosen course. This includes:
- Completion of a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience and training within the past ten years, with counselling skills training, or
- Satisfy English language proficiency requirements if English is not their first language and their previous qualification was not delivered in English (see further information below).

All alternative entry applicants must also meet English language proficiency requirements and attend an admissions interview.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not completed a qualification delivered in English must either:

obtain one of the following test results in the last two (2) years:
- International Language Proficiency Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
- Test of English as a second language (TOEFL) score of 79 – 93,
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 58 – 64,
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2 Proficiency exam) score of 176 – 184, and
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (C1 Advanced exam) score of 176 – 184,
have successfully completed a minimum Certificate IV
be born in an eligible country and completed at least one qualification or study in that country including senior secondary study, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English
not born in one of the following eligible countries, but completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time university study in one of these eligible countries, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.

Eligible countries:

Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Indian Ocean Territory
Canada
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guernsey
Guyana
Isle of Man
Jamaica
Jersey
Malta
New Zealand
Republic of Ireland
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
United States of America
US Virgin Islands

Applicants who do not meet the formal test or study requirements may apply for an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Waiver in exceptional cases. Please contact us for more information.

Genuine Student Requirement

As part of your student visa application, you will be required to satisfy the Genuine Student requirement set by the Department of Home Affairs. This involves demonstrating that your primary intention in coming to Australia is to study.

To assist with your application, you will be asked to complete a Genuine Student form as part of the Metavision admissions process.

For full information on the Genuine Student requirement, visit the Department of Home Affairs at homeaffairs.gov.au.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you believe you may be eligible for credit towards your course based on prior study or experience, please indicate this on your application. Credit applications must be supported by verifiable evidence such as academic transcripts or professional references. Note that credit will not reduce your course below the minimum duration required for your student visa.

For full details, visit our Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning page.

Fees and Refunds

Full course fee information is available on our Fees and Financial Information page. Your Letter of Offer and Student Agreement will clearly set out all fees, payment schedules, and refund conditions before you are required to commit to your enrolment.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Pre-Enrolment and Application

Contact us to express your interest. We will provide you with pre-enrolment information including course details, entry requirements, and supporting documentation requirements. At this stage you will also receive information about the Genuine Student requirement, which forms part of your subsequent student visa application.

For information on the Genuine Student requirement, visit the Department of Home Affairs at homeaffairs.gov.au.

Step 2 - Assessment

Once we have received your completed application and supporting documents, we will assess your eligibility and contact you within 10 business days to arrange the next steps.

Step 3 - Offer and Enrolment

If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer and Student Agreement outlining your course fees, refund conditions, and the terms and conditions of your enrolment. You must read and sign the Student Agreement before your enrolment can be confirmed.

To confirm your enrolment, you will be required to pay first semester tuition fees in full within 28 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. Failure to pay within this period may result in your offer being withdrawn.

Step 4 - Confirmation of Enrolment

Once your signed Student Agreement and deposit payment have been received, Metavision Institute will issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) via PRISMS. Your CoE is required to apply for your student visa.

Step 5 - Visa Application

Once you have received your CoE, you can apply for your Student Visa (subclass 500) through the Department of Home Affairs. We recommend applying as early as possible as processing times can vary. For full visa information visit homeaffairs.gov.au.

Useful Links

Department of Home Affairs – student visa information: homeaffairs.gov.au
Genuine Student requirement: homeaffairs.gov.au
Genuine Student form
OMARA – registered migration agents: mara.gov.au
Fees and Financial Information: metavision.edu.au/fees-and-financial-information
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning: metavision.edu.au/recognition-of-prior-learning-rpl-and-portfolio-of-admission
Student Forms: metavision.edu.au/students-forms

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