Graduate · Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A 24 credit point graduate diploma in counselling, the middle stage of UC's counselling pathway, building on the graduate certificate with further theory, skills and the start of supervised practice. It articulates with full credit into the Master of Counselling, which is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and includes 200 hours of placement and a five-day intensive. The diploma is an intermediate qualification and not a route to independent practice on its own. It suits people moving into counselling who want a substantial qualification and a staged path to the master's.
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A bachelor degree in psychology, social science or a related field (or equivalent).
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