Course Level

Diploma

CRICOS

108090G

Diploma of Counselling

If you are seeking a rewarding and interesting career, want to increase your current qualifications or simply have an interest in psychology, social work and counselling, a qualification in the area of psychology and counselling is an excellent first step. This diploma will prepare you with the necessary knowledge and skills required for progression into the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Casuarina

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 2 years

N/A
N/A

CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

Part-time - 2 years

N/A
N/A

Subjects

  • HSC119 Counselling Theory and Micro Skills
  • HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
  • PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A
  • PSY151 Introduction to Psychology B
  • SWK101 Introduction to Human Services
  • SWK102 Communication Skills
  • SWK202 Dynamics of Group Work
  • AOD311 Counselling/Interventions in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Entry requirements

  • Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140. Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course: Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal Current School Leaver Pathways: Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades School recommendation program * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.