Bachelor degree or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall 7.0 (Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 7, Writing 7); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: total score of 600 with a minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 65 (Reading 65, Listening 65, Speaking 65, Writing 65); Cambridge: Overall 185 (Reading 185, Listening 185, Speaking 185, Writing 185).
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.
What will you do?
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.
Where could it take you?
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.
Potential careers
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist
Degree Structure
Students complete 6 core courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy and 2 elective courses in thematic areas in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Level of Study Graduate Diploma
Duration 1 year
CRICOS Course Code 072305J
English Requirements IELTS Score UG 6.5
Annual Tuition AUD$43,000.00
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