Course

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

University of New England, Sydney · Armidale · University of New England · Science, Medicine & Health

Graduate Diploma Online

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Key facts

University: University of New England, Sydney
Campus: University of New England · Armidale
City: Armidale, New South Wales
Qualification: Graduate Diploma
Delivery: Online
Study area: Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

Trimester 1, 2026 University of New England
Trimester 2, 2026 University of New England
Trimester 3, 2026 University of New England

Academic entry requirements

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under five admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling Major) from 2023 onwards. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed the UNE Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice or the UNE Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule D: You have completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8), Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), Masters (AQF Level 9) or Doctorate qualification (AQF Level 10) (or overseas equivalents). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Rule D Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule E: You have completed a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience and training* within the past ten years. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E. Please see the Rule E Course Structure (Program of Study). * Relevant professional experience and training includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Care for the aged Care for the disabled Children’s services Community services Counselling Human resources Human welfare services Life coaching Medicine Nursing Pastoral care Psychology Residential client care Social work Teaching Welfare studies Youth work

About this course

Graduate Diploma in Counselling is a graduate diploma course at University of New England, Sydney in Armidale, New South Wales. Published intakes include Trimester 1, 2026, Trimester 2, 2026, Trimester 3, 2026.

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