Graduate Certificate in Counselling
IKON Institute of Australia
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03581E
Gain basic counselling skills. Gain practical skills in counselling that can be applied in personal and workplace settings upon graduating.Our Graduate Certificate in Counselling provides you with basic counselling skills. You will develop practical skills in client-centred practice to begin to navigate the complexities of human emotions, identity, and self-concept, enabling you to address clients’ needs effectively.You will explore therapeutic practice, human development and ethics to begin to consider the factors that impact a person’s mental wellbeing.Graduate Certificate qualifications do not qualify for membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA).This qualification is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants.
Standard entry requirements
The course design follows the admission criteria for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and provides two admission pathways for Graduate Certificate students.Admission Pathway 1 (Undergraduate Degree in Any Discipline): Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline will commence with the first four subjects that make up the nested Graduate Certificate to obtain the fundamental knowledge and skills that underpins counselling and therapeutic practice.Admission Pathway 4 (Professional Experience): Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor Degree but have at least five years FTE experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychoanalyst may be eligible for admission based on their professional experience. Students would commence with the first four fundamental subjects to ensure they have the academic preparation and foundation necessary to succeed in the course. Admission will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School (or nominee) to determine the applicant’s ability to meet the educational demands of the course.Applicants with only previous vocational training qualifications, who do not also have ≥5 years FTE professional experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychoanalyst, are not eligible for admission.Applicants with only recent senior secondary education are not eligible for admission.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne | International: $14,664 | No |
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| Online | International: $14,664 | No |
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| Quay Street Campus | International: $14,664 | No |
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| Thomas Street Campus | International: $14,664 | No |
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