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Blended delivery is a combination of online and on-campus learning. Students are required to undertake activities, assessment and self-directed study online, as well as attend some classes. Online students are expected to participate in live online tutorial sessions and attend a 2-day workshop for each counselling unit each trimester of study.
Full Time / Part Time Equivalent · 12 hours per week per unit
Trimester 3 – Mon 14 Sep 2026 | Trimester 1 – Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Trimester 2 – Mon 24 May 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Adelaide (not available to international students)
15-19 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Student Information
Eligibility
Domestic Students must meet one of the following requirements:
Additional requirements (Domestic):
International Students must meet one of the following requirements:
Additional requirements (International):
Minimum English Language Requirements (International):
Career & Study Pathways
Once you graduate from the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities, including:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) / PACFA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACA / PACFA
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate of Counselling takes 8 months full time (2 trimesters). Part time study is also available, with an equivalent duration of 4 trimesters.
For domestic students, the course consists of 4 units at $3,109 each, with a total indicative course fee of $12,436 (plus Student Services and Amenities Fee). For international students, fees are 4 units at $4,119 each, totalling $16,476 (plus SSAF). FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students.
The course is available at Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Online campuses. Please note that the course is not available to international students at Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Online campuses.
The course is delivered in blended mode, which is a combination of online and on-campus learning. Students are required to undertake activities, assessment and self-directed study online, as well as attend some classes. Online students are expected to participate in live online tutorial sessions and attend a 2-day workshop for each counselling unit each trimester of study.
Yes. It is a condition of this course that students complete a National Criminal History Record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study. For more information, ACAP recommends reading their FAQs.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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