Course overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling offers students the opportunity to experience University-level study in fields of counselling and development psychology. Students learn key approaches to counselling practice and develop skills in listening, critical reflection and structuring an interview session. The certificate provides a pathway to further bachelor level studies in Counselling or can be completed to gain counselling skills relevant to professionals working across a range of careers such as human resource management, teaching, chaplaincy and social work.
Course record
Advanced Standing
Completion of this certificate may qualify you for entry to the Bachelor of Arts (major: Counselling) delivered from the Sydney Campus, or Bachelor of Arts (major: Behavioural Science), Bachelor of Counselling and Bachelor of Behavioural Science, delivered from the Fremantle Campus.
Other Information
Please note that this program is delivered from Notre Dame University's Sydney Campus.
Entry requirements
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If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- FremantleWA
- Sydney - BroadwayNSW

