Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Bridging Course)
The Graduate Certificate of Counselling is the perfect entry point for those wanting to explore counselling as a new career or field of study with the option to continue into further study of the Master of Counselling upon completion.
As a counselling student, you will develop a working knowledge of the challenges and rewards of being a professional counsellor, acquiring core counselling skills, an understanding of counselling ethics and an appreciation for how relational dynamics function in personal and professional settings.
This postgraduate counselling course is also perfect for those in human-interaction professions whose occupations include an aspect of counselling in their daily operations (e.g. education, ministry, nursing, occupational therapy, pastoral work, policing, paramedics etc), providing an opportunity for them to improve or extend their existing skillset by learning how to counsel and support others more effectively.
The course is also a great gateway for those without a prior undergraduate degree who are interested in counselling and would like to know if they want to pursue a postgraduate counselling degree.
Students may also use the Graduate Certificate to continue studying into the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and/or the Master of Counselling.
Units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Counselling comprise 50% of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and 25% of the Master of Counselling.
Campus Information
Macquarie Park
Unit 69/71 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Excelsia College desires all students to succeed beyond their studies and find fulfilling employment and career. The Career Service at the Student Support Centre supports Excelsia’s mission, to benefit the world by preparing graduates to lead in a range of professions, by helping establish career pathways and goals.
Career Advice Consultation
Students may request a consultation with the Career Advisor to receive individualised support and information on the next steps in their desired career. The consultation develops career goals, identifies potential obstacles and provides insights into chosen industries.
Career Workshops
Career workshops provide students with skills and insight in assisting them with their job search skills, planning careers, interview techniques and how to optimise engagement with modern platforms (e.g. LinkedIn). Students in their final year of study are encouraged to participate in these workshops.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants with higher education
Applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Counselling if they have previously successfully completed a relevant:
- Bachelor degree or
- Bachelor honours degree
‘Relevant’ means a degree that includes subjects such as psychology, social work and education where you studied human motivation and behaviour. ‘Non-relevant’ means degrees that are science based (not including psychology), where you have not studied human motivation and behaviour.
Applicants with non-relevant degrees will be considered on the basis of their work and life experience.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without undergraduate qualifications can apply for admission via the work and life experience pathway which may consider other forms of study completed in the higher education and vocational sectors, volunteer activities, contribution to church life, professional development relevant to counselling.
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- Course Code: 102445M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
10612 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 250 AUD