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The Graduate Diploma of Counselling, recognized by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), is perfect for professionals in helping fields, allied health, education, ministry, or community support who want to incorporate counseling techniques and mental health understanding into their work. This qualification also enables graduates to begin careers as counselors, qualifying them for professional association membership and roles in the counseling field. Through exposure to modern theories, research, and practical training, students gain the skills to offer compassionate, ethical, and effective support to individuals facing life challenges.
Applicants with Higher Education
Educational Prerequisites
Applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling if they have previously successfully completed a relevant:
Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor Honours degree
‘Relevant’ means a degree that includes subjects such as psychology, social work and education where you studied human motivation and behaviour. “Non-relevant” means degrees that are science based (not including psychology), where you have not studied human motivation and behaviour.
Applicants with non-relevant degrees will be considered based on their Work and Life Experience.