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.
Career Opportunities
This is basic professional training which equips people to work in welfare, health, education (independent school), and private practice settings.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, 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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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipCounsHlthSocCare | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | ||||||||||||
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All domestic students apply direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory Intensive schools are 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. |
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| Additional Requirements | All candidates in the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice; the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social Care; or Master of Counselling enrolling in HSMH421 or HSMH422 or HSMH423 or HSMH424 for the first time are required to attend a Mandatory Introductory Intensive School to be held in Armidale. Students are only required to attend this weekend only once when they first enrol in these awards. Students enrolled in other awards are welcome to attend but it is non-mandatory in this instance. |
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| Advanced Standing | For candidates admitted under rule (a), the maximum advanced standing that may be granted is 24 credit points, for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or Higher Education Provider. Each application is individually assessed and is only available for postgraduate study that has a strong correspondence with the units prescribed for this degree. Applicants must provide extensive documentation to support their application for advanced standing in a unit. Candidates admitted under rule (c) will not receive any advanced standing, as this has been taken into account in the nested award structure. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | 
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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.
Advanced Standing
For candidates admitted under rule (a), the maximum advanced standing that may be granted is 24 credit points, for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or Higher Education Provider. Each application is assessed individually and is only available for postgraduate study that has a strong correspondence with the units prescribed for this degree. Applicants must provide extensive documentation to support their application for advanced standing in a unit.
Candidates admitted under Rule (c) will not receive any advanced standing, as this has been taken into account in the nested award structure.
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
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass unit to the value of 48 credit points, including 30 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 |
|---|---|
| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet 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.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Counselling for Health and Social
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.