Diploma of Counselling

In Tasmania, Australia, and around the globe there is a strong demand for skilled and qualified counsellors across a wide range of occupations relating to social support, disability services, and mental health. The Diploma of Counselling is your first step to helping meet that demand. This introductory course provides foundational knowledge and skills for further study, including progression to a Bachelor of Psychological Science. The curriculum covers mental health, chronic health conditions, mental health first aid, and applied counselling skills.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Cradle Coast

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 5 years

N/A
N/A

Hobart

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 5 years

N/A
N/A

Launceston

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 5 years

N/A
N/A

Online

Online/Off-campus - 2 years

Part-time - 5 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

8 core units.

Subjects

  • Counselling

Entry requirements

  • Completed Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or equivalent. This course does not use ATAR as part of the selection process.