Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
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    Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 46,700 / year(s)

    Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    About

    The Adelaide University Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy will teach you how to support others through emotional, mental or life struggles. Help people understand, manage and resolve issues impacting their life and wellbeing.

    Our curriculum will develop your psychotherapy skills and deepen your knowledge of key theories, issues and ethical implications in counselling. Explore topics on attachment, therapeutic relationships and grief. Choose elective courses to suit your career aspirations, including a course on CBT therapy. Experience hands-on learning with real counselling opportunities and case studies.

    In just one year of study, pursue a career as a counsellor or psychotherapist. You’ll be qualified to guide individuals through common life stressors working in healthcare settings, educational institutions, social work agencies, or in the corporate sector.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; AND

    Undertake the Casper Situational Judgement Test (CJST); AND

    Attend an interview, if invited.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As a graduate, you could work across a range of mental health and community services.  You might work in schools supporting young people through challenges such as bullying or divorce. Maybe you’ll be a community outreach coordinator, organising programs and activities to support mental health. Perhaps you’ll conduct group therapy at a wellbeing centre or run your own private practice.    

    You might also be interested in the following careers:  

    • Counsellor  
    • Community service worker 
    • Counselling support worker 
    • Assistant school counsellor 
    • Youth worker 
    • Mental health support worker 
    • Crisis support worker 
    • Welfare officer 
    • Case worker 
    • Peer support worker. 

    Note: this program will make you eligible for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and registration with the Australian Counselling Association.  

    Industry trends 

    There is strong demand for mental health professionals in Australia. Research shows 42.9% of people aged 16-85 years have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2020-2022). Your skills as a counsellor will be essential in supporting people struggling. 

    More broadly, in 2023 the healthcare and social assistance sector employed over 2.2 million people – making it the largest employing industry (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2023). This means once you graduate, you’ll find plenty of job opportunities waiting for you. 

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

    Graduates are eligible for registration with ACA and to be listed with the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

    Fee Information

    Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website