Graduate Certificate Counselling Full Time

Graduate Certificate in Counselling

at Murdoch University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

080704E

CRICOS provider code

00125J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$19,840 total

Per year

A$39,680/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling at Murdoch University in Perth focuses on practical counselling skills and theoretical frameworks used within the Australian context. Over 26 weeks, students cover foundational units in core counselling areas, such as communication techniques, ethical considerations, client assessment, and current practices in mental health. The course is structured around units of study, each with assigned credit points, allowing students to build their expertise in a short timeframe.

This graduate certificate is suitable for those already working in health, education, or community services who want specialist counselling skills, as well as graduates seeking to move into this field. Learning is flexible, with a mix of seminars, workshops, and assessments that develop practical abilities relevant to Australian workplaces. While a supervision placement is not included at this level, the course encourages students to reflect on real-world situations and case studies commonly encountered in Australia.

Students gain skills in communication, crisis intervention, and professional self-reflection, and develop an understanding of the ethical and cultural issues relevant to counselling in Australia. Completion of this certificate can be a pathway to further postgraduate study in counselling or psychotherapy if students seek professional accreditation. As always, course details, units and entry requirements should be confirmed on the official university page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Counselling support officer in community organisations
Caseworker or support worker in health and social care
Family or youth counsellor (with further study and supervision)
Roles in mental health, disability support, and advocacy organisations across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Counselling at Murdoch University?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$19,840 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Counselling support officer in community organisationsCaseworker or support worker in health and social careFamily or youth counsellor (with further study and supervision)Roles in mental health, disability support, and advocacy organisations across Australia

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