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Diploma of Counselling
- Hobart, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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 (2 years): 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
- Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or another approved University general-entry pathway
- Plus any course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Approved tertiary study, Or another recognised entry pathway
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,470 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,235 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Medicine |
| Department | College of Arts, Law and Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 100 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
5 Feb 2027
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February 2028
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 5 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,470 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $11,235 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.