Gain comprehensive knowledge of the theory and research that underpin counselling practice. This programme is also a pathway to the Master of Counselling. Programme overview If you have a bachelors degree in education, counselling, nursing or social work and at least three years’ practical experience, this programme can broaden and advance your career. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of the theory and research that underpin counselling practice, and develop the skills necessary for effective counselling with diverse clients. You will undertake supervised practical counselling work in community settings. This programme can provide the foundation to pursue research at masters level. If you complete the PGDipCounsTh with a GPA of 5 or higher in the most advanced courses taken, you can apply to enter into the second year of the Master of Counselling to complete the masters qualification. To do this, you must include a research methods course in your PGDipCounsTh study. Programme structure The PGDipCounsTh is equivalent to the first year of the Master of Counselling (MCouns). If you complete the PGDipCounsTh with a GPA of 5 or higher in the most advanced courses taken, you can apply to enter into the second year of the MCouns to complete the masters qualification. To do this, you must include a research methods course in your PGDipCounsTh study. Requirement: 90 points: Core courses in Professional Counselling 30 points: Elective courses from Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work Health Practice, or a 700 level course in another subject as approved by the Associate Dean (Postgraduate) Where could this programme take you? The PGDipCounsTh is suitable for experienced and aspiring individuals who wish to develop a beginning level of skill and theory in counselling that will assist them to develop and extend their careers as counselling professionals. If you complete the PGDipCounsTh with GPA of 5 or higher in the most advanced courses taken, you can apply to enter into the second year of the MCouns to complete the masters qualification. To do this, you must include a research methods course in your PGDipCounsTh study. Jobs related to this programme Counsellor in community settings Counsellor in government agencies (such as ACC, Corrections Department) Counsellor in private practice Counsellor in schools, and other secondary and tertiary settings Health and welfare services counsellor Human resource counsellor Not-for-profit agency counsellor Further study options Master of Counselling