Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Counseling at University of Tasmania is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 psychology. 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 Rehabilitation Counseling 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hobart, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Counselling Skills
- Counselling Ethics And Practice
- Adjustment To Change
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Medical Rehabilitation and Health Counselling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements for entry to the course are completion of a degree with a major in psychology or behavioural science, or a degree in an affiliated area or other equivalent qualifications. In special cases candidates who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements but have completed the Graduate Certificate of Counselling and have relevant professional experience, may be accepted for entry to the course. Candidates will be interviewed and are required to submit a professional statement including professional references, statement of intent, work history and police records check.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tasmania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months