Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care provides basic professional training in counselling skills and theory to enable graduates to work in a range of counselling contexts. Emphasis is given to producing counsellors who are self-reflective and committed to lifelong learning in the areas of human development and counselling processes. This award incorporates the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice, which is designed to equip health professionals to support people with mental health issues and their carers.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipCounsHlthSocCare | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 48 |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised University; or (b) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; or (c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice of the University of New England or equivalent; and (d) one year, or its equivalent, of relevant professional practice in the counselling field or health and social care field. |
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| Advanced Standing | Except for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(c) the maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another qualification at this or another University; (b) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at another University; (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at this University. (d) Candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall not receive advanced standing except for (c) above. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised University; or
(b) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; or
(c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice of the University of New England or equivalent; and
(d) one year, or its equivalent, of relevant professional practice in the counselling fieldor health and social care field.
Advanced Standing
Except for candidates admitted under Rule (c) the maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another qualification at this or another University;
(b) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at another University;
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at this University.
(d) Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall not receive advanced standing except for (c) above.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (c) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
(a) To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate admitted under Rule (a) or (b) must pass unit to the value of 48 credit points, including 30 credit points at 400-level and 18 credit points at 500-level.
(b) To qualify for the award, except with the permission of the School, a candidate admitted under Rule (c) must pass units to the value of 24 credit points, including 6 credit points at 400-level and 18 credit points at 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice on completion of HSMH421, HSMH422, HSMH423 and HSMH424.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.