Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Foundations of Practice
University of Southern QueenslandProgram Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Foundations of Practice at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Foundations of Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Foundations of Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Counselling Skills and Applications
- Professional Counselling Practice, Identity, and Ethics
- Counselling Frameworks
- Counselling Issues and Contexts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, Australia
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University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
