Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling

(GradCertCounsel) Course Code - C1071

The Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling is a 1-year part-time postgraduate program that provides students with the opportunity to begin developing professional competence and personal readiness for a career in counselling. The program is committed to experiential learning, enabling students to focus on quality of counselling relationships as a key feature of effective counselling practice.

Students who complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling may apply for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and will be exempt from the units already completed which are common to both degrees.

Restriction: All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.

Qualification: Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling (PgCertCounsel)

Location: Murdoch campus (internal) & some units are conducted at Caladenia House.

Duration: 1 to 2 years, part-time only 

Employment prospect : Employment in this large occupation (17,300 in February) rose moderately in the past five years, and rose strongly in the long term (ten years); and the vacancy level for counsellors is moderate.

Admissions requirements : Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training in any discipline. The admission process includes both application and interview.

Special requirements: Students will need to provide a current police clearance prior to enrolment. 

Articulation: Not applicable