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Total subjects
8
Price
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$12,970
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
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QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply foundational counselling skills to a variety of contexts
- Explain factors contributing to human wellbeing and distress through reference to counselling theories and research evidence
- Apply appropriate knowledge of ethical and professional standards relevant to the practice of counselling across different contexts
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any 2 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified
Higher education
- Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university; OR
- Completed UTAS Diploma of University Studies (any pathway); OR
- Completed or partially completed course at Associate Degree level or higher; OR
- Completed Diploma in any field; OR
- Completed the equivalent of at least two 12.5 credit point subjects of study within an equivalent AQF level course or higher.
Secondary education
ATAR: 55 or Higher
VET studies
Successful completion of certificate IV or higher
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
In Tasmania, Australia, and around the globe there is a strong demand for skilled and qualified counsellors across a wide range of occupations relating to social support, disability services, and mental health.
The Diploma in Counselling will introduce you to a range of topics including mental health, the impact of chronic health conditions on quality of life, mental health first aid, and applied counselling skills. Your studies will focus on adopting healthy thoughts and behaviours as part of a self-care approach, introducing you to a range of skills to manage stress and enhancing well-being of yourself and others through lifestyle, mindfulness and positive psychology.
Through applied learning activities and face-to face-classes, you will explore foundational concepts of research methods, research design and research ethics that will help you interpret and critically evaluate health research. You will graduate with practical skills that are transferable to many of today’s workplaces. You’ll also develop a solid foundation for further study in counselling and psychology.
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:
Year 1. 4 subjects in the first year including:
- TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology (semester 1)
- TAS-PSY114 Stress, Self-Care and Mindfulness (semester 2)
- TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences (semester 2)
- TAS-PSY235 Counselling Fundamentals (semester 1)
Year 2. 4 subjects in the second year including:
- TAS-PSY201 Contemporary Approaches in Counselling (semester 2)
- TAS-PSY223 Health and Psychological Wellbeing (semester 1)
- TAS-PSY303 Mental Health Intervention Skills (semester 1)
- TAS-PSY305 Clinical Psychology (semester 2)
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 5 years from commencement.
Easy apply
You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.
Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.
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You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.
You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.
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Open access
This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.
There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.
Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.
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