Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Counsellors help people through difficult times of their lives, often when they are most vulnerable. If you are looking to begin your journey to become a professional counsellor, or need to develop counselling skills for your current role as a teacher, nurse or human services professional, this course will develop your professional competence and personal readiness for a career in counselling.
You’ll learn through experiential education, enabling you to focus on the quality of counselling relationships as a key feature of effective counselling practice.
After graduating from this course you may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies or Master of Counselling and will be exempt from the units already completed which are common to both degrees.
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services. Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia. Our campus is changing to strengthen our connections with our landscape, community and our core purpose of high quality teaching and research.
Mandurah Campus
Set in the heart of the coastal town of Mandurah, just 45 minutes from Perth, our Mandurah campus offers an exceptional learning experience through our clinical, academic and research expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. Our Mandurah campus specialises in health courses, including Nursing and postgraduate Counselling – Creative Arts Therapies. We also deliver OnTrack, a free 14-week enabling program offering an admission pathway to Murdoch, at our Mandurah campus. As a student at Mandurah, you’ll have access to a range of facilities, including an 80-seat video communications room, three 30-seat flexible teaching rooms, one multi-purpose laboratory and the latest video and audio conferencing technology.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
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
- Graduates can join Murdoch and Guild program as well as industry competitions to get real-world experience through programs and opportunities. Some opportunities may be even paid or include prize money.
- Offers 2 years of Murdoch graduate program which assists graduates to turn their Murodch degree into a rewarding career.
- University conducts workshops and events to improve student's job search skills. It is run by Career Development Advisors. Students can also attend an expo, fair, or networking event to connect with employers.
PSW Opportunity
?Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English entry requirements
All undergraduate courses have an essential minimum English proficiency requirement with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Education having higher minimum requirements.
You can demonstrate proficiency via:
- English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE)
- Secondary education (WA) a scaled mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
- Successful completion of any University preparation course (must have been completed within the past two years)
- English language course (academic)
- the Previous study of at least 2 units at tertiary level (English as the medium of instruction)
Admissions Criteria
- Applicants with higher education study:- Have you previously commenced or completed study at a higher education provider? For most of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed at least two units at an Australian University or one year study at another recognized tertiary or higher education provider you will meet entry requirements to apply for admission.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:- Have you completed a vocational education and training course? For many of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed a Certificate IV or higher VET qualification and can demonstrate English competency, you are eligible to apply for admission.
- Applicants with work and life experience:- Have you not completed secondary education, or completed it more than two years ago and have not completed VET or higher education? Murdoch has a number of admission pathways available with different entry requirements for you to consider.
- Applicants with recent secondary education:- Have you completed secondary education within the past two years? The following information will help you choose the most suitable pathway for admission. (i.e. within the past two years)
An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
- Course Code: 080704E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
18540 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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