Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Help clients make headway
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.
What will you do?
- Undertake eight courses reflecting the latest developments in the field.
- Learn from academics with extensive professional counselling experience.
- Build hands-on skills through experiential learning.
- Benefit from case-based learning in small group workshops.
- Gain a core understanding of CBT, grief, attachment theory and ethical practice.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate eligible for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and registration with the Australian Counselling Association. You could support young people in your community through programs in schools or youth work. You might run a private practice or conduct group therapy at a wellbeing centre. Perhaps you’ll be a relationship or return-to-work counsellor.
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Entry Requirements
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GD072 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February Enquiries Future Students team Selection Criteria
Graduate entry
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.
Higher Education Study A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GD072
International applicants
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CRICOS 072305J Intake February 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 English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 7 Reading 7 Listening 7 Speaking 7 Writing 7 TOEFL Overall 94 Reading 24 Listening 24 Speaking 23 Writing 27 Pearsons Overall 65 Reading 65 Listening 65 Speaking 65 Writing 65 C1 Advanced Overall 185 Reading 185 Listening 185 Speaking 185 Writing 185 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
Tertiary Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent. 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 your application).
- attend an interview (by phone or skype).
How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $36,500 Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Career Readiness
The University of Adelaide 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 Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Career and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist
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Degree Structure
Students complete 6 core courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy and 2 elective courses in thematic areas 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 18 units
- PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills I
- PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace
- PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment Across the Lifespan
- PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories
- PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills II
- PUB HLTH 6021 Nature of Grief
Electives Courses- to the value of 6 units
- PUB HLTH 7003 Cognitive Behaviour
- PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods In Health
- PUB HLTH 7300OL Developing a Research Proposal
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other postgraduate coursework courses offered by the University or another university which the Faculty approves in lieu of elective courses.
Assessment
Case reports, presentations, quizzes and written assignments.
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Further Information
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Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020
