Diploma of Counselling

The Diploma of Counselling at Charles Darwin University can be studied as either a vocational training or higher education qualification, depending on the specific program pathway chosen.

Yes, according to CDU, a diploma can be studied as a pathway to a bachelor's degree, meaning completing a Diploma of Counselling may allow you to progress to a relevant bachelor's degree program.

Charles Darwin University is one of Australia's leading dual-sector institutions, which means it offers both vocational training courses and higher education degrees, giving students a wide range of study options.

In Australia, tertiary qualifications are regulated by a Government policy called the Australian Qualifications Framework, which outlines learning outcomes, how courses are accredited, and how students can move between courses, helping to ensure Australian universities deliver quality courses.

According to CDU, vocational training is skills-based training typically for hands-on industries and jobs, while higher education tends to combine an academic and practical focus and results in a degree that you may need to work in certain professional roles.