Graduate Diploma in Counselling

at University of Tasmania

• Counselling Skills 1
• Counselling Skills 2
• Professional Ethics and Practice
• Adjustment To Change
• Addictive Behaviours
• Rehabilitation Counselling
• Working with Children and Young People
• Relationship Counselling

Applicants must have: 

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing

All applicants must submit

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

3. A supporting statement specifically outlining their reasons for applying for a Counselling qualification at the University of Tasmania (1 to 2 pages maximum).

2023 Total Course Fee (international students): $36,173 AUD*.

Course cost based on a rate of $36,173 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).

Counselling graduates work in a wide range of settings including relationship counselling organisations, secondary and post-secondary education, community welfare centres, drug and alcohol agencies, church agencies, and private practice. Other graduates utilise their counselling skills in their existing employment. You might also find employment in Crisis & Trauma counselling, EAP services, Career counselling / Employment Services, Disability, Aged Care, Justice / Community Corrections, Child & Adolescent services.