Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Child at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Diploma 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 Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Child 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
- Location: Ipswich, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling (GDCN) - Child 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
- Child Abuse and Neglect: Intervention, Protection and Prevention
- Couple and Family Counselling
- Child and Youth Counselling
- Introduction to Clinical Supervision
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
Darling Heights, Australia
University of Southern Queensland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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