Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Child, Youth & Family Therapy)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 15,920 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Child, Youth & Family Therapy)

About

Overview

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of children, young adults and families? UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy) will equip you in skills of child abuse prevention and intervention, along with relationship, family, child and youth counselling.
Our online counselling degree is designed to enhance your career within the health, psychology or human services profession.
Offered part-time, this degree can alternatively be a professional development opportunity for psychologists and social workers.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in any area from a recognised university.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you will be equipped to specialise in counselling, case management, well-being and youth work skills within a child, youth and family therapy career.
You could find work opportunities in professional nursing, psychology, teaching, welfare, human services or allied health practices.
If you're already a health professional, a counselling specialisation can enhance your skills and assist you to advance in your current position.