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Diploma of Counselling

Deakin University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • Online
  • Diploma

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Deakin University campus

About the program

A master that trains professional counsellors, With practicum and internship.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply psychological concepts to human behaviour and wellbeing. Interpret research evidence. Use appropriate assessment and communication skills. Apply ethical reasoning. Develop evidence-informed recommendations for relevant settings.

Career outcomes

  • Psychology Practitioner
  • Behavioural Health Specialist
  • Research Assistant
  • Community Services Officer
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Core: human development
  • Psychological testing
  • Theories of psychotherapy and career counselling
  • Abnormal psychology
  • Counselling skills
  • Ethics
  • Multicultural and group counselling
  • Research methods
  • Practicum
  • Internship and a research project. Electives: couple and family
  • Crisis
  • Trauma and grief
  • Expressive arts. 54 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent
  • With course-specific prior study or professional requirements where applicable.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
  • TOEFL iBT or approved equivalent

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts
  • Award certificates where applicable
  • Passport or proof of identity
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Course-specific supporting documents where required

How to apply

  1. Check the official entry requirements for the chosen course. Apply through Deakin's StudyLink Connect international application service or an authorised agent. Complete the application details. Upload the required documents. Submit the application. Follow the University's offer instructions if admitted.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,200 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$17,000 AUD

Program details

CampusOnline
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSchool of Medicine
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value8
Study paceFlexible
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInternational applicants may be considered for Deakin scholarships including merit-based tuition-fee reductions; Eligibility and availability vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    22 Jan 2027

    69 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    7 Jun 2027

    205 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.