Graduate Certificate of Counselling

About

The Graduate Certificate of Counselling provides an introduction to the field of counselling and equips students with some foundational counselling skills and knowledge.

This course is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and want to develop a skills foundation for work in the helping professions, or to gain entry to further postgraduate counselling studies. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Counselling provides a direct pathway to the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy course at ACAP.

Admission criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in any field from an accredited institute of higher education; or
• Completion of a Higher Education Advanced Diploma and relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Degree in a similar field of study and relevant work experience

• Additionally, it is required to:Complete an Inherent Requirements Checklist and Personal Statement; and
• Provide contact information for two (2) referees (professional or personal) who can comment on your suitability to enter into counselling
• Complete a national police check within the first trimester of enrolment.

If you have queries about the requirements listed, contact an ACAP course adviser on 1800 039 139 or via email.

Professional recognition

This course has also been accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority.

Fees and charges

^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024 and is subject to annual review. Students studying at ACAP may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.

Australian Government financial assistance

Australian College of Applied Professions Scholarships

Australian College of Applied Professions fees and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the ACAP website.

Call 1800 039 139 or email.