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

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

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 21,903 / year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 26, 2026

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

    About

    Overview

    • Do you want to specialise in relationship, child, youth and family counselling? With UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy) you will gain knowledge and expertise to assist couples and families.
    • Learn to assess a couple’s or family’s needs, and to provide an appropriate intervention and articulate strategies of engagement.
    • Examine the specific methods of engagement and intervention with child and youth clients, including developmental considerations for intervention and child abuse prevention.
    • While the study is mainly online, you will be required to attend mandatory residential schools at UniSQ Ipswich campus associated with four designated courses to meet the required number of hours of face-to-face instruction and ensure you have the best possible skills preparation.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    • A bachelor's degree 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, wellbeing and youth work skills within a child, youth and family therapy career.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,903 / year(s)

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

    University of Southern Queensland

    University of Southern Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Toowoomba