Deakin University

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Our Graduate Diploma of Counselling will provide you with essential knowledge and skills in counselling required to effectively and compassionately support individuals with mild or moderate mental health problems and normal developmental issues. You will undertake 100 hours of valuable counselling placement during your course which will equip you with practical counselling experience and enable you to develop relationships that will support your future employability.

Delivery mode

Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor degree or higher
  • at least two years’ relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $28,600 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$28,600
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$28,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Deakin University to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $28,600 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.

Counsellor

Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapists help their clients overcome emotional and mental health problems like bipolar disorder, stress, and depression. They collect data...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Rehabilitation Counsellor

A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Grief Counsellor

Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...

Avg yearly income $69,004
Entry barriers Low

About Deakin University

Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.

What do you want from your university experience? If you want to connect with brilliant minds, learn by doing in world-class facilities and take the right step towards your ultimate career, you’ll thrive at Deakin. As an internationally recognised university for over 45 years, we’ve supported over 300,000 students on their journeys to great things.

Our innovation and excellence in both education and research generate ideas that transform lives and communities. We will be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, leading in blending digital capability with our distinctive campus precincts. We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.

Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.