Entry Requirements
Satisfactorily completed
an AQF 7 award
Study Mode
Face-to-face
Livestream
Online
Pathway
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Master of Counselling
Duration
Full time: 2 trimesters
Part time: 4 trimesters
Career Options
AQF level
Level 8
Course details
CRICOS Provider Code: 02948J | CRICOS Course Code: 114819J
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is designed for those who hold an undergraduate qualification and who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice–based counselling skills that can be applied to various professional and pastoral counselling contexts.
This course is delivered with a Christian ethos in mind at all times and also aims to promote the study of the whole person.

Perth Bible College (PBC) is a member institution of Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD) and offers its Graduate Certificate in Counselling.

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Counselling requires:
- hold a three-year AQF 7 counselling award or equivalent, such as the Bachelor of Counselling; OR
- Hold a three-year AQF 7 award in a discipline other than counselling; OR
- Qualify for professional entry as determined by the Student Support and Administration Committee; AND
- Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.
English Proficiency: Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 in all bands of the test.
Applicants must confess their faith in Christ under the PBC Statement of Faith, be involved regularly in a local church, demonstrate a desire to be involved in church ministry, demonstrate the physical and psychological capacity for studying in a tertiary institution, agree to abide by PBC policies and procedures and agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
Before applying, please ensure you have:
- A Unique Student Identifier number (USI). If you don’t have one, you can apply here. To find your number, click here.
- A colour PDF of your birth certificate, passport, and permanent resident visa (or a certified copy)
- A digital passport-style image
- A colour PDF of previous academic transcripts and certificates of completion(or a certified copy)
- A page or two detailing your testimony, including how you became a Christian and why you believe the Lord would have you train for Christian life and service at PBC
- Contact information for two chosen referees (2 non-related Christian referees who have known you for at least 2 years).
- Contact information for your Pastor/Leader.
When you have all the required supporting information for your application, please apply online here.
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is a higher education award provided by Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD).
CRICOS Provider Code: 02948J
CRICOS Course Code: 114819J
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling requires the completion of 36 credit points (4 units).
The number of compulsory units required for each applicant varies based on their entry point. The details of the different compulsory units can be found in the Graduate Certificate in Counselling Regulation.
- C8101 Human Development and Counselling
- C8104 Fundamentals of Counselling Theories and Practice
- C8105 Advanced Counselling Theory and Practice I
- C8106 Fundamentals of Psychology
- C8145 Pastoral Counselling: Grief, Loss and Trauma
- C8150 Child and Adolescent Counselling
- C8154 Relationship Counselling
- C8156 Family Counselling
- C8166 Wellbeing and Resilience for People Helpers
- C8153 Human Sexuality in the Helping Professions
- C9222 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Positive Psychology (PP)
- C9223 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- C9229 Ethical Professional Issues in Pastoral Counselling
