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Graduate Diploma in Counselling

This part-time course offers a flexible pathway for entry-level ‘helping professionals’ and meets the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia’s professional training standards. With a focus on experiential learning, you’ll be offered a range of both individual and group counselling placements, attend field seminars and participate in small group supervision on campus (a great way to meet your fellow study buddies). You’ll be able to work in a wide variety of community counselling organisations, including in the areas of drug and alcohol, youth, women’s health and family support services.

Open to new admissions

2018 and 2019

Admission open to

Domestic students


Level of Study

Postgraduate

Full-time Study Duration

2 years

Lowest Selection Rank


Location

Course code

342JA

CRICOS number

N/A

Course Details

English Requirements

Course specific information

Students must have an undergraduate degree or the equivalent in a relevant discipline as approved by the University, demonstrate a minimum of two years relevant experience (paid or voluntary), submit a CV including two referees and attend a pre-admission interview at the University.

Students are also required to undergo a Working with Vulnerable People check and a police check to meet the requirements of the Counselling Placement and Supervision, Advanced Counselling Skills and Supervision Field Experience units.

Course structure

Sample Study Plan

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