Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00124K
This program is designed to provide a professional foundation in the theory and practice of counselling. The course is appropriate for individuals working within professional contexts that require the application of counselling skills or for individuals wishing to move towards employment in these human service fields. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop their theoretical view of counselling, to practise skills acquired in the field placement and to integrate the theory and practice of counselling. There are two streams of the course: Adult Counselling and Child and Adolescent Counselling; students can choose which area they wish to focus their degree. Students have included social workers, nurses, teachers, community workers and students with an undergraduate psychology major.
Designed for
Multicultural services, counsellor, community/youth worker, welfare teacher
Structure
- 96 credit points
- consisting of 8 units of study of which 6 core units of study and 2 are elective units for the general stream. For the Child and Adolescent stream 7 core units and 1 elective unit. Where students are eligible for exemption form APT5035 Theories and Techniques of Counselling, they will be required to complete an extra elective unit.
Subjects
- Counselling
Standard entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development in counselling
- Interview may be required.
Recognition
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City Campus | Domestic: $24,400 | No |
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| City Campus | Domestic: $24,400 | No |
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