Mental Health and Wellbeing
Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
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.
What will you do?
- 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.
Where could it take you?
You’ll have the option to continue your studies with the Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy. With further training under your belt, you could run a private practice or conduct group therapy at a wellbeing centre. You might support young people in your community through roles and programs in schools or youth work. Perhaps you’ll be a relationship or return-to-work counsellor.
Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC056 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Quotas apply. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants will be ranked according to a standardised interview assessment process and the University will offer places in order of rank. All applicants must provide the following additional information: - a resume that includes academic transcripts (this must be uploaded as part of the SATAC application). - attend an interview. |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. |
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Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 1 | 100.0% |
- a resume that includes academic transcripts (this must be uploaded as part of your SATAC application).
- attend an interview.
International applicants
| CRICOS | 072306G |
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| Intake | February |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Quotas apply. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants will be ranked according to a standardised interview assessment process and the University will offer places in order of rank. All applicants must provide the following additional information: - |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Additional English Tests accepted | Occupational English Test (OET) - A minimum result of B/score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) | ||||||||||||
| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Bachelor degree or equivalent | |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 1 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $15,250 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $20,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of APSB 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 APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Mental Health Worker, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist, Community Services Officer
Degree Structure
Students complete 2 core courses and 2 elective courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses - to the value of 6 units |
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Elective Courses- to the value of 6 units |
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| Year 1 | PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills 1 | PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories | PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment across the Lifespan | PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods in Health |
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Assessment
Case reports, presentations, quizzes and written assignments.
