Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling requires:

• Satisfactory completion of a three-year AQF Level 7 counselling award or equivalent, such as the AUCD Bachelor of Counselling; OR
• Hold a postgraduate qualification AQF Level 8 or above in Counselling, such as the AUCD Graduate Certificate in Counselling; OR
• Hold a three-year AQF Level 7 award in any discipline; 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 PDF of your birth certificate, passport, and visa information (or a certified copy)
• A digital passport-style image
• A PDF of previous academic transcripts and certificates of completion (or a certified copy)
• 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.