Overview

Students will develop an understanding of the social, cultural and developmental context in which counselling occurs and of a range of therapeutic approaches and appropriate to a range of client ages, needs and circumstances.

Career

Counselling course at University of Tasmania 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.

Accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Counselling is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling Skills

Professional Ethics and Practice

Adjustment To Change

Working with Children and Young People
Relationships Counselling

Addictive Behaviours

Rehabilitation Counselling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

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Students living overseas apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date and on-shore students apply no less than one month prior to semester start date

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Hobart, Australia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 26 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 059581J

If you're interested in studying the Graduate Diploma in Counselling (M6I) you'll need to meet one of the following entry requirements:

Completion of:

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

Please note, students are also required to provide evidence of paid or voluntary work experience, a personal statement and academic references. Further information will be provided to students once they have applied.

In special cases candidates who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements but have completed the Graduate Certificate of Counselling and / or have relevant professional experience, may be accepted for entry to the course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41950 AUD / year

≈ 41950 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in this course. Your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government

Funding

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