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Graduate Diploma in Counselling (SCG401.1)

Graduate Diploma.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Diploma in Counselling is a professional qualification designed for entry-level helping professionals seeking flexible study. Delivered in an Online Plus format, it combines online learning with any required in-person components, supporting students to build foundational counselling knowledge and practice-ready skills. The program sits within UC’s Faculty of Health and is suited to those preparing to work in counselling-related settings at a graduate diploma level.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue entry-level roles in counselling and support services across community, health and wellbeing, and related human services settings. The course supports development of practical counselling capabilities applicable to working with individuals and groups, alongside professional communication and ethical practice. Career directions can include counselling support positions and roles in organisations that provide client-focused wellbeing services at a graduate diploma level in counselling and psychology-related practice.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$28,500 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1.4 years

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Online
UC - Canberra

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SCG401.1

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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