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About the course
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling provides postgraduate training in counselling theory and practice, building skills for working with individuals and groups across diverse settings. You’ll develop professional communication, ethical decision-making and reflective practice, with learning designed to support applied counselling work. The program is delivered at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus and is suited to those seeking specialised graduate study in counselling and mental health support.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles applying counselling and supportive interventions in community and wellbeing services, education-related settings, health and allied organisations, and employee assistance contexts. The course supports capability in client engagement, assessment and referral, and culturally responsive practice. This Graduate Diploma in the psychology and counselling discipline can help prepare you for work as a counselling practitioner or in related client-support roles under appropriate supervision and local requirements.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
