The Graduate Certificate of Counselling is designed to introduce students to the essential knowledge and skills that will prepare them for a helping career or expand on their current understanding...
Entry Requirements
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
Applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
No Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be offered for any units included in this course.
Additional admission requirements
Students must complete the four Graduate Certificate units before progressing to either the Graduate Diploma in Counselling (SCG401) or the Master of Counselling (SCM401).
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Year
Location
Teaching period
Teaching start date
Domestic
International
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
15 January 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
11 March 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
06 May 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
01 July 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
26 August 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
21 October 2024
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
20 January 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
17 March 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
12 May 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
07 July 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
01 September 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
27 October 2025
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
19 January 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
16 March 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
11 May 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
06 July 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
31 August 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
26 October 2026
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
The Master of Counselling provides advanced training in counselling, as well as a pathway to registration with the Australian Counselling Association - the nation's professional accreditation body...
Entry Requirements
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, work experience and the number of available places.
Applicants must: 1. have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
No Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be offered for any units included in this course.
We recommend that students progressing to this course from the Graduate Certificate in Counselling (SCC401) complete the four Graduate Certificate units before progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Master to ensure a smooth enrolment transition.
Additional admission requirements
Students are required to undergo a National Police check and relevant state-based checks (i.e. Working with Vulnerable People Check, Working With Children Check) as required by each placement agency in order to be accepted for each unit that includes a placement.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Year
Location
Teaching period
Teaching start date
Domestic
International
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
15 January 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
11 March 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
06 May 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
01 July 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
26 August 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
21 October 2024
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
20 January 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
17 March 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
12 May 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
07 July 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
01 September 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
27 October 2025
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
19 January 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
16 March 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
11 May 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
06 July 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
31 August 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
26 October 2026
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
This course is a professional qualification in counselling, offering a flexible pathway for entry-level 'helping professionals'.
Entry Requirements
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, work experience and the number of available places.
Applicants must: 1. have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
No Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be offered for any units included in this course.
We recommend that students progressing to this course from the Graduate Certificate in Counselling (SCC401) complete the four Graduate Certificate units before progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Master to ensure a smooth enrolment transition.
Additional admission requirements
Students are required to undergo a National Police check and relevant state-based checks (i.e. Working with Vulnerable People Check, Working With Children Check) as required by each placement agency in order to be accepted for each unit that includes a placement.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Year
Location
Teaching period
Teaching start date
Domestic
International
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
15 January 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
11 March 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
06 May 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
01 July 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
26 August 2024
2024
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
21 October 2024
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
20 January 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
17 March 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
12 May 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
07 July 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
01 September 2025
2025
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
27 October 2025
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 1
19 January 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 2
16 March 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 3
11 May 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 4
06 July 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 5
31 August 2026
2026
UC - Canberra, Online
Study Block 6
26 October 2026
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions: