Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Graduate Diploma

Counsellors support others in exploring and overcoming emotional, mental and lifestyle issues. Counselling is a rewarding career choice for those who want to work with people, develop personal wisdom and transform lives.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

3GD072, 072305J

Intake Months

Feb

International Fees

$43,000 per year / $43,000 total

About this course

Help clients make headway

Counsellors support others in exploring and overcoming emotional, mental and lifestyle issues. Counselling is a rewarding career choice for those who want to work with people, develop personal wisdom and transform lives.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Undertake eight courses reflecting the latest developments in the field.
Learn from academics with extensive professional counselling experience.
Build hands-on skills through experiential learning.
Benefit from case-based learning in small group workshops.
Gain a core understanding of CBT, grief, attachment theory and ethical practice.

Career pathways

You'll graduate eligible for the

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

and registration with the Australian Counselling Association. You could support young people in your community through programs in schools or youth work. You might run a private practice or conduct group therapy at a wellbeing centre. Perhaps you'll be a relationship or return-to-work counsellor.

Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

16% industry growth predicted by 2025^
Learn from experienced counsellors
Develop practical counselling skills

^Imip.gov.au Occupation Projection

Course structure

Students complete 6 core courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy and 2 elective courses in thematic areas in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Adelaide.

90.3%

Employed full-time

Data source