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Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Alcohol & Drug Studies)

PostgraduateUSQ-CAD-GCE2024

Course information for 2024 intake

Help people impacted by alcohol and other drugs

Explore a range of substances and treatments in this vital area of counselling. Work on the essentials like assessment and interviewing. This part-time online counselling course introduces fundamental theories and key professional skills.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
4

Indicative total fee

$12,280

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Alcohol & Drug Studies)

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you will be equipped to provide specialised skills in assessment and treatment of substance misuse disorders, relevant to your practice specialisation.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
Careers Counsellors$75K to $93K

N/A^

Counsellors$75K to $93K Up 12.6%
Health and Welfare Services ManagersOver $120K Up 56.6%
Social Workers$75K to $93K Up 29.8%
^ There is no data available

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