Course Overview
Guide the way by gaining the foundational skills in counselling to practise respectful and inclusive counselling. You will experience interactive teaching in a supportive learning environment.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Counsellor
- Youth Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Case Worker
- Family Counsellor
- Development Officer
What You'll Learn
Foundations of counselling
- Acquire a critical understanding of the skills and major models of counselling that will support you to work in a range of human service roles.
A respectful approach to counselling
- Develop the knowledge on how to work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and identities.
Dedicated support
- A Student Success Adviser is allocated to support you throughout your study journey, right from enrolment through to graduation.
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 4 units (7 weeks each)
- 8 months part-time
- 15-20 hours of study per week
Entry Requirements
General Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Counselling, applicants must:
- have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
Additionally, completion of the graduate certificate would allow a student to be eligible for direct admission to the graduate diploma and master’s degree.
Additional Requirements
- There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.
- To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0.
Course Features
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Adviser
- 100% online and accelerated
- Apply knowledge and skills immediately
- Develop industry-relevant skills
- Start anytime – intakes are open every 2 months
Why Study With UC?
Our practical, supported and accelerated online courses are designed to deliver outcomes that create real impact and inspire real change in the world around us. UC postgraduate courses are not only delivered online – they are career-relevant and designed for demand so you can apply your learning faster.
- The University of Canberra is in the top 10% of young universities worldwide.*
- Ranked #1 in Canberra for teaching quality^
*THE Young Universities Rankings 2024
^Good Universities Guide, 2024
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About University of Canberra
The University of Canberra (UC) is a hub of learning, practical courses and innovative research. It is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.
UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes.
We have been recognised as the fastest rising university in Australia (QS, 2022) and have been ranked number one in Canberra for full-time employment for four years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2022).
This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive, expert teaching alongside strong ties to industry. This means that students enjoy real-world work experience and get a taste of their future careers, even before graduation.
