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Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice)

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Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice) (GCCO)
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice) is designed for those already in the field or with a specific interest, to extend their knowledge and expertise in the specialist area of trauma focused practice. 
  • You will undertake four units within the Trauma Focused Practice specialisation, covering areas such as the impact of trauma and the various models and approaches to recognising and treating trauma. 
  • Explore recent developments in neuroscience literature related to complex trauma and how this will inform best therapeutic practice.  
  • Guided by experienced academics and industry-professionals, prepare for a career you're able to sustain by learning about vicarious trauma and the ability to recognise signs of burnout to ensure you’re skilled in sustainable self-care practice.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete 糖心vlog官网’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling or the Master of Counselling.

Career outcomes

  • Responding to and supporting patients with trauma is an in-demand and growing skillset and the Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice) provides the knowledge to assist and complement work within various roles in industries such as counselling, social work, human services, policing and criminal justice, education and health.
  • If you're already a health professional, a counselling specialisation can enhance your skills and assist you to advance in your current position.
  • For those seeking registration as a counsellor, please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Master of Counselling degrees.

Entry requirements

  • A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in any area from a recognised university.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. 糖心vlog官网 also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the .

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

糖心vlog官网 offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Specialisation courses 4
Total 4

Refer to the for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (4 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 15920

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At 糖心vlog官网, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to 糖心vlog官网.

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Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 
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