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Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Study Method
Online
Provider
University of Canberra
Start Date
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct
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Course Overview

Guide the way by gaining the foundational skills in counselling to practise respectful and inclusive counselling. You will experience interactive teaching in a supportive learning environment.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Counsellor
  • Youth Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Case Worker
  • Family Counsellor
  • Development Officer
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What You'll Learn

Foundations of counselling

  • Acquire a critical understanding of the skills and major models of counselling that will support you to work in a range of human service roles.

A respectful approach to counselling

  • Develop the knowledge on how to work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and identities.

Dedicated support

  • A Student Success Adviser is allocated to support you throughout your study journey, right from enrolment through to graduation.

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

  • 4 units (7 weeks each)
  • 8 months part-time
  • 15-20 hours of study per week

Entry Requirements

General Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Counselling, applicants must:

  • have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.

Additionally, completion of the graduate certificate would allow a student to be eligible for direct admission to the graduate diploma and master’s degree.

Additional Requirements

  • There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.
  • To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0.

 

 

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Course Features

  • Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Adviser
  • 100% online and accelerated
  • Apply knowledge and skills immediately
  • Develop industry-relevant skills
  • Start anytime – intakes are open every 2 months

Why Study With UC?

Our practical, supported and accelerated online courses are designed to deliver outcomes that create real impact and inspire real change in the world around us. UC postgraduate courses are not only delivered online – they are career-relevant and designed for demand so you can apply your learning faster.

  • The University of Canberra is in the top 10% of young universities worldwide.*
  • Ranked #1 in Canberra for teaching quality^

*THE Young Universities Rankings 2024

^Good Universities Guide, 2024

Subjects

Course Units
Counselling Theory and Approaches
Core Counselling Skills
Principles of Ethical Conduct in Counselling
Diversity Inclusion Respect
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Payment Options

Fee Assistance

  • Some students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP official page loan scheme.
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About University of Canberra

The University of Canberra (UC) is a hub of learning, practical courses and innovative research. It is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.

UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes.

UC is one of the world’s leading universities for reducing inequalities (UC is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities – THE Impact Rankings, 2023) and have been ranked number one in Canberra for full-time employment and starting salaries (Good Universities Guide 2023).

This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive, expert teaching alongside strong ties to industry. This means that students enjoy real-world work experience and get a taste of their future careers, even before graduation.