Graduate Diploma of Counselling at University of Southern Queensland

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

University Rank:#410

The Graduate Diploma of Counselling at University of Southern Queensland is a Full Time Graduate Diploma program offered across its Main Site and Toowoomba campuses in Australia. The program is delivered hybrid in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. Tuition fees are USD 22,234 / year(s), and the next available intake starts on September 8, 2026.

About Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Overview

Gain the advanced knowledge and expertise to prepare for, or extend, your practices in a range of specialist counselling areas, as well as fulfilling part of the requirements towards eligibility for professional counselling association membership with UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling.
This Graduate Diploma of Counselling is designed to build specific counselling assessment and intervention skills for working within a range of contexts and with a wide variety of issues and populations.
You’ll learn to apply contemporary theories and models central to counselling assessment, and client-centered therapy, that is both trauma informed and culturally sensitive.
Upon completion, our Graduate Diploma of Counselling allows you to articulate directly into the second year of the Master of Counselling, giving you the opportunity to fulfil your counsellor training.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma of Counselling at University of Southern Queensland

Entry Requirements

Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 7.0, and a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional work experience at management or supervisory level.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

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.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

22,234 / year(s)

Graduate Diploma of Counselling at University of Southern Queensland

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba