Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling)

Graduate Certificate

Do you aspire to support those suffering with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression in a counselling setting?

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$13,320 per year

About this course

Overview

Do you aspire to support those suffering with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression in a counselling setting? UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling) will include topics on mental health in Australia, therapeutic interventions, assessment models and psychopharmacology.
Gain skills in treatment planning, and a range of approaches to case management and assessment tools.
Our online counselling degree is designed to develop your career within the health, psychology or human services profession.
Offered part-time, this degree can alternatively be a professional development opportunity for psychologists, nurses and social workers.
For those seeking registration as a counsellor, please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Master of Counselling degrees.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Counselling or the Master of Counselling.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in any area from a recognised university.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Career pathways

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you will be equipped to specialise in mental health counselling, case management and well-being.
You could find work opportunities in professional nursing, psychology, teaching, welfare, human services or allied health practices.
If you're already a health professional, a counselling specialisation can enhance your skills and assist you to advance in your current position.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units Specialisation courses 4 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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