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Diploma in Counselling

Level: Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
Duration: 2 years(4 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 13,920

Overview

The Diploma in Counselling is a comprehensive course that provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to pursue a career in counseling. This program offers a foundational understanding of counseling theories, techniques, and ethical considerations.

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY007 Professional and Organizational Issues (POI) (CORE)	Professional and Organizational Issues (POI)	Nil	10 Professional and Organizational Issues (POI) (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	PSY009 Counselling in a Diverse Society (CORE)	Counselling in a Diverse Society	Nil	10 Counselling in a Diverse Society (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	PSY101 Counselling Theory (CT) (CORE)	Counselling Theory (CT)	Nil	20 Counselling Theory (CT) (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY011 Advanced Counselling Skills (ACS) (CORE)	Advanced Counselling Skills (ACS)	Nil	20 Advanced Counselling Skills (ACS) (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY005 Self Awareness I (CORE)	Self Awareness I	Nil	20 Self Awareness I (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY103 Counselling Specialism (CORE)	Counselling Specialism	Nil	20 Counselling Specialism (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY105 Counselling Placement I (CORE)	Counselling Placement I	ACS, CT, POI	20 Counselling Placement I (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY135 Introduction to Psychology (CORE)	Introduction to Psychology	Nil	10 Introduction to Psychology (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
CORE	PSY137 Addiction Counselling (AC) (CORE)	Addiction Counselling (AC)	Nil	20 Addiction Counselling (AC) (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY221 Group Counselling (GC) (CORE)	Group Counselling (GC)	Nil	20 Group Counselling (GC) (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY223 Personal and Theoretical Integration (PTI) (CORE)	Personal and Theoretical Integration (PTI)	Nil	10 Personal and Theoretical Integration (PTI) (CORE) (10) (10)	580 580
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY225 Counsellor as a Theorist (CORE)	Counsellor as a Theorist	PTI	20 Counsellor as a Theorist (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY227 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CORE)	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	Nil	20 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
CORE	PSY229 Counselling Placement II (CORE)	Counselling Placement II	AC, GC	20 Counselling Placement II (CORE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Course Total

240 CP

Total: 13,920

13,920

Careers

Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Hotline Counsellor School Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counsellor Nonprofit or Community Organization Counsellor Addictions Counsellor