Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling

About the course

This postgraduate programme delivers advanced Psychology knowledge and professional practice. Advanced modules focus on organisational psychology, assessment, intervention, and research practice. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can work in people-centred and helping roles across faith-based and community contexts. Potential pathways include counselling support roles, pastoral care, grief and loss support, aged care, school welfare, care coordination, and chaplaincy in institutional or congregational settings. The qualification can also support progression into further postgraduate study and ministry-related training within pastoral counselling and allied support services. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.

Living Costs in Wagga Wagga**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 907 - 1,200	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) N/A
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)