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Graduate Certificate in Counselling

ProviderIkon Institute of Australia
Course code: SIA-208888UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOnline
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Gain basic counselling skills. Gain practical skills in counselling that can be applied in personal and workplace settings upon graduating. Our Graduate Certificate in Counselling provides you with basic counselling skills. You will develop practical skills in client-centred practice to begin to navigate the complexities of human emotions, identity, and self-concept, enabling you to address clients’ needs effectively. You will explore therapeutic practice, human development and ethics to begin to consider the factors that impact a person’s mental wellbeing. Graduate Certificate qualifications do not qualify for membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This qualification is FEE-HELP approved...

Course record

CRICOS

03581E

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • The course design follows the admission criteria for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and provides two admission pathways for Graduate Certificate students. Admission Pathway 1 (Undergraduate Degree in Any Discipline): Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline will commence with the first four subjects that make up the nested Graduate Certificate to obtain the fundamental knowledge and skills that underpins counselling and therapeutic practice. Admission Pathway 4 (Professional Experience): Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor Degree but have at least five years FTE experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychoanalyst may be eligible for admission based on their professional experience. Students would commence with the first four fundamental subjects to ensure they have the academic preparation and foundation necessary to succeed in the course. Admission will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School (or nominee) to determine the applicant’s ability to meet the educational demands of the course. Applicants with only previous vocational training qualifications, who do not also have ≥5 years FTE professional experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychoanalyst, are not eligible for admission. Applicants with only recent senior secondary education are not eligible for admission. The course design follows the admission criteria for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and provides two admission pathways for Graduate Certificate students.Admission Pathway 1 (Undergraduate Degree in Any Discipline): Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline will commence with the first four subjects that make up the nested Graduate Certificate to obtain the fundamental knowledge and skills that underpins counselling and therapeutic practice.Admission Pathway 4 (Professional Experience): Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor Degree but have at least five years FTE experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychoanalyst may be eligible for admission based on their professional experience. Students would commence with the first four fundamental subjects to ensure they have the academic preparation and foundation...
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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesBangladesh
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsHealth
1
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Counselling & PsychotherapyMaster degree · Health · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 2.007/4.0lower band · approx. top 45-50%

Campuses & intake dates

  • AdelaideSA
  • BrisbaneQLD
  • MelbourneVIC
  • Online
  • Quay Street Campus
  • Thomas Street Campus