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Diploma of Counselling

Education Training & Employment Australia

Parramatta, Australia
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

Education Training & Employment Australia campus

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

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

Aged 18 or over
Year 12 or equivalent completed
English IELTS 6
TOEFL 60
PTE Academic 52 or Cambridge CAE 169 (OET B in each component also accepted)
Some courses need Police and Working with Children Checks before placement.

Accepted academic background

Aged 18 or over, Completed Year 12 or equivalent (some courses require a Police Check and Working with Children Check before practical placement).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 52
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Counselling. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,000 AUD
Application fee	$250 AUD
Deposit	$29,710 AUD

Program details

Campus	Parramatta (Sydney)
Faculty or school	Community Services
Department	Department of Counselling
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
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April 2027
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15 Jan 2027
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15 Apr 2027
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October 2027
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15 Jul 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.