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Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Graduate Diploma

This course does not accept Semester 2 applications This course equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling, together with an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to the practice of counselling required for employment in a range of...

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 - 3 years full-time

Course Code

M6I, 059581J

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb

International Fees

$37,950 per year / $37,950 total

About this course

This course does not accept Semester 2 applications

This course equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling, together with an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to the practice of counselling required for employment in a range of counselling roles.

Students will develop an understanding of the social, cultural and developmental context in which counselling occurs and of a range of therapeutic approaches and appropriate to a range of client ages, needs and circumstances.The course also aims to provide professional development opportunities for people working in counselling roles.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have:

a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least one year of full-time tertiary study, or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

All applicants must submit:

Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

Applicants must have:

a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least one year of full-time tertiary study or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

Competence

evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided (IELTS 6.5, no band less than 6.5)

All applicants must submit a full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

1 Apply advanced counselling specific knowledge and skills to human behaviour with consideration for the lifespan, cultural and developmental issues of the individual and/or audience to address different client presentations.

2 Use critically reflective practice skills to maintain facilitative counselling relationships in complex professional practice contexts including loss, grief, trauma, addiction, relationships, and working with young people

3 Integrate theory and evidence to design and evaluate individualised counselling treatment approaches.

4 Apply advanced knowledge of relevant codes of conduct, self-reflection, critical thinking skills and professional standards of workplace practice in consultation with professional bodies and supervisors to constructively critique one's own counselling performance.

Career pathways

Counselling graduates work in a wide range of settings including relationship counselling organisations, secondary and post-secondary education, community welfare centres, drug and alcohol agencies, church agencies, and private practice. Other graduates utilise their counselling skills in their existing employment. You might also find employment in Crisis & Trauma counselling, EAP services, Career counselling / Employment Services, Disability, Aged Care, Justice / Community Corrections, Child & Adolescent services.

Professional Accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Counselling is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Graduates may meet the requirements for registration with the ACA as a professional member. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course. For further registration requirements, please visit the Australian Counselling Association website.

If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.