Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    Duration6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 21,500 / Year(s)
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

    Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    About

    Create connection

    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.

    Because our graduate certificate offers recognition for prior learning, it's well suited to people who've worked in counselling-related roles before.

    • Undertake two core courses and two electives.
    • Learn from academics with extensive professional counselling experience.
    • Practise and improve key skills through case-based learning.
    • Build theoretical understandings.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    Career

    Career Readiness

     

    The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

    Graduate Attributes

    The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
    1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
    2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
    3. Teamwork and communication skills
    4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
    5. Intercultural and ethical competency
    6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
    7. Digital capabilities
    8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Potential careers

    Mental Health Worker, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist, Community Services Officer

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 110

    How to Apply

    Online application checklist

    • Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
    • Attach the following as PDF files
      • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
      • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
      • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
      • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
      • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
    • Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

    System Requirements

    The application site is optimised for:

    • Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
    • You must use an English language keyboard
    • Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services

    Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide