Study Graduate Diploma of Counselling at Excelsia University College in Australia, School of Counselling

Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is a program accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) ideal for anyone in a helping, allied health, educational, ministry, and/or community support and welfare profession who desires to integrate counselling skills and mental health knowledge into their current vocation. The course also prepares graduates to be entry-level counsellors, able to obtain professional association membership and employment within the counselling sector. Students are exposed to contemporary theory, research, and clinical practice, equipping them to confidently provide quality relational care and support to those encountering life difficulties in an empathetic, ethical and therapeutic manner.

Which department am I in?

School of Counselling

CRICOS

056056K

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$22,144.00 (US$ 14,593) per year
Start date

March 2027

Venue

Excelsia College

1 City View Rd,

Pennant Hills,

Sydney,

New South Wales,

2120, Greater Western Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$22,144.00 (US$ 14,593) per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Excelsia College

1 City View Rd,

Pennant Hills,

Sydney,

New South Wales,

2120, Greater Western Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants with higher education - Applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling if they have previously successfully completed a relevant: Bachelor 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 on the basis of their work and life experience. Applicants with work and life experience - Applicants without undergraduate qualifications can apply for admission via the work and life experience pathway which may consider other forms of study completed in the higher education and vocational sectors, volunteer activities, contribution to church life, professional development relevant to counselling.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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