Diploma of Counselling

If you are seeking a rewarding and interesting career, want to increase your current qualifications or simply have an interest in psychology, social work and counselling, a qualification in the area of psychology and counselling is an excellent first step.

This diploma will prepare you with the necessary knowledge and skills required for progression into the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.

Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.

Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30): Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3

IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of B2.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.