Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy
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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.
- build hands-on skills through experiential learning, including the use of actors to simulate realistic counselling sessions
- collaborate with peers and develop social skills through extensive face to face teaching
- 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.
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Entry Requirements
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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:
The Counselling & Psychotherapy Admissions Guide details important information regarding the entry requirements for entry at the University of Adelaide. All applicants are advised to read the Guide. Failure to do so will not warrant special consideration. |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $16,250
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
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 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
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Mental Health Worker; Community Services Officer; Welfare Officer; Youth Worker
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 Processes in the Therapeutic Relationship |
PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods in Health |
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Assessment
Case reports, presentations, quizzes and written assignments.
Related Degrees
Further Study
| Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy | • 6 months (full time) • 4 courses (12 units) |
| exit point or can lead into: | |
| Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy |
• + 6 months (full time) • 8 courses (additional 12 units) |
| exit point or can lead into: | |
| Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy | • + 12 months (full time) • Clinical (Placement) or Research (Thesis) (additional 24 units) |
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Last updated: Friday, 11 Oct 2024
