Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Mental Health Counselling
University of Southern QueenslandProgram Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (GCCO) - Mental Health Counselling at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 medicine & health sciences. 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) - Mental Health Counselling 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) - Mental Health Counselling programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Counselling Skills and Applications
- Professional Counselling Practice, Identity, and Ethics
- Counselling Frameworks
- Counselling Issues and Contexts
- Contexts of Mental Health Counselling
- Mental Health Practice
- Mental Health Practice
- Group Counselling Processes and Practice
- 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
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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