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AUD 28328

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Diploma of Counselling Skills (DipCounSk) provides an introduction to the field of counselling and provides graduates with a strong skills foundation and theory base from which to provide community service and counselling support within the community services and health industries.

The course introduces students to counselling theories as well as an understanding of mental health and wellness, ethical and legal practice, and personal and professional development.

This course has been accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority.


What you'll learn
Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Diploma of Counselling Skills.

Explore With An Applied Focus:

  • Reflective learning and practice
  • Psychology of health and wellness
  • Counselling skills
  • Personal and professional management
  • Development psychology
  • Social, legal and ethical frameworks
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025, May 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    28328

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (AUD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    The following ACAP scholarships are offered to eligible students. Read about the different scholarship categories and review the application procedure below.

    • Academic Excellence (Undergraduate) Scholarship
    • Academic Excellence (Postgraduate) Scholarship
    • Access Scholarship

    Academic Excellence (Undergraduate) Scholarship

    There are two types of scholarships for academic excellence – one for undergraduate and one for postgraduate students. The undergraduate scholarship will cover the total course fees for one unit of study in the subsequent trimester.

    Criteria
    Students must be studying full-time (unless registered with AccessAbility) and be the top performing student, based on formal grades, in an eligible course.

    Eligible courses

    • Bachelor of Counselling
    • Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
    • Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
    • Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Counselling
    • Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Criminology
    • Bachelor of Social Work


    Frequency of award
    Each student can be awarded this scholarship a maximum of three times over the duration of their ACAP course.

    Academic Excellence (Postgraduate) Scholarship

    Continuing students of eligible courses may be awarded this scholarship which covers 10% fee relief for all units remaining in the enrolled course. Candidates are nominated by the relevant Course Coordinator and no application is required.

    Criteria
    Students who completed their most recent course and have successfully enrolled in the ACAP postgraduate studies of eligible courses can apply for this scholarship.

    Eligible courses

    • Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours)
    • Master of Professional Psychology
    • Master of Psychology (Clinical)
    • Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice
    • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

    Frequency of award
    One student per trimester admitted into each Honours or Masters programs.

    Access Scholarship

    ACAP supports students from diverse backgrounds in their studies. The scholarship will cover 50% of the recipients’ ACAP course fees for a maximum of 1 unit per trimester. In addition, a $500 grant will be provided to support the purchase of materials required for study.

    Criteria
    The Access Scholarship is available to support students identifying as a member of a traditionally disadvantaged community. This scholarship applies to most ACAP courses*. Students must supply an application letter outlining reasons the reasons for the application. In addition, the following guidelines apply:

    • The selection will be made on the basis of the application and a telephone interview.
    • The scholarship committee will seek a reference from academic teachers who have taught the applicant in the preceding term (if already enrolled).
    • The scholarship is for course fees only. The successful scholarship student will need to pay any other administrative penalty fees that may arise.
    • The scholarship is non-transferable and remains available to be taken up for 6 months after the offer date.
    • ACAP reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship for any of the following reasons: poor performance, poor attendance, misconduct or for any other activity which ACAP considers to be unbecoming behaviour of an ACAP student. See Student Misconduct Policy.

    Frequency of award
    One Access Scholarship is available per trimester, per eligible course.

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