GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

Adelaide University's Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a one-year qualification in Adelaide that develops psychotherapy skills and knowledge of counselling theory, key issues and ethics. In one year students qualify to work as a counsellor or psychotherapist supporting people through life stressors in healthcare, education, social services and corporate settings.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$43,000
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS7 overall (L7 R7 W7 S7)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

Year 1, Semester 1

6 units
  • 6 unitsAttachment Processes in the Therapeutic Relationship
  • 6 unitsCounselling and Psychotherapy Theories
  • 6 unitsCounselling Skills 1
  • Mindfulness-based Counselling Applications

Year 1, Semester 2

  • 6 unitsCounselling Skills 2
  • 6 unitsEthics in the Counselling Workplace
  • 6 unitsNature of Grief
  • Program electives

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

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