Course Level

Graduate Diploma

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Whether you are new to professional counselling or want to safeguard your career with an industry-recognized qualification, UNEs Graduate Diploma in Counselling gives you real-world skills and knowledge, underpinned by a strong philosophical framework. Our course equips you to support and empower people, building relationships and fostering personal growth in a diverse range of contexts. With flexible delivery, our accredited course integrates theory with skills-based practical experience and supervision to allow you to practice in this dynamic, person-centred field.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online Campus

Part-time - 4 years

$28,952
N/A

Structure

48 credit points

Subjects

  • Rule A, Rule D or Rule E
  • The Skilled Counsellor (HSCS435)
  • Applied Counselling Theories (HSCS452)
  • Group Work: Theory and Process (HSCS533)
  • Case Conceptualisation (HSCS538)
  • Rule B
  • Group Work: Theory and Process (HSCS533)
  • Case Conceptualisation (HSCS538)
  • Rule C
  • The Skilled Counsellor (HSCS435)
  • Applied Counselling Theories (HSCS452)
  • Case Conceptualisation (HSCS538)
  • Group Work: Theory and Process (HSCS533)

Entry requirements

  • Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
  • Rule B: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling Major) from 2023 onwards.
  • Rule C: You have completed the UNE Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice or the UNE Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice.
  • Rule D: You have completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8), Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), Masters (AQF Level 9) or Doctorate qualification (AQF Level 10) (or overseas equivalents).
  • Rule E: You have completed a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience and training within the past ten years.