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Postgraduate Programme
Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Online)
Contemporary human needs include mental health care and wellbeing. This programme addresses these growing needs by equipping you as a professional, and allowing you to explore, identify and examine intervention strategies to assist those who are at risk.
Designed by experienced educators with substantial experience working as professional counsellors and psychologists, this programme will provide you with knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, issues, and contexts relevant to working as a counsellor, as well as preparatory skills.
This programme may be completed in 11 months. Lectures are delivered by lecturers from Monash University. Lectures are recorded and available on the Learning Management System for students to access at their convenience.
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Counselling with a high credit (65%) average, students will be eligible to apply for the 48 credit point entry of the Master's degree program.
In this program, you will focus on the following areas:
- lifespan development and counselling approaches relevant to issues experienced during the lifespan
- theory and counselling practice that leads towards positive change, effective coping, and mental/emotional well-being
- principles, guidelines, and issues in conducting counselling in an ethically appropriate manner
- foundational interviewing and counselling skills as an interpersonal process, and the application of these to diverse contexts.
Program Details
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Program Structure |
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Semester 1 |
Lifespan development and counselling |
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Semester 2 |
Foundations in counselling: Evidence-based practice |
-The order of the modules is subject to the university’s arrangement
Duration
11 months
Medium of Instruction
English
Teaching Mode
- Online teaching: 12 lecture hours & 12 tutorial hours per unit
- 100% taught by Monash academic staff with professional experience in psychology and counselling
Assessment Method
Each unit will be formally assessed by reports, essays, and/ or case studies
CRICOS Provider: 00008C
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
Application
Program Start Date
February 2025
Entry Requirement
- Applicants must have successfully completed a recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a credit (60%) average.
English Language Requirements:
Having studied at an institution where English is the Language of instruction and assessment for the entire institution evidenced by a letter or transcript from the institution, applicants must have satisfactorily completed one and a half years full-time (three standard full-time semesters) of one of the following:
- Undergraduate study
- A programme assessed as being equivalent to Monash University undergraduate study
- One year, full time (two standard full-time semesters) of postgraduate study
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall (no band lower than 65)
- TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and speaking: 23
- Or an equivalent English test approved by the University
Please refer to https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/english-language
Programme Fee
| Application Fee (Non-refundable) |
HK$1,000 |
| Registration Fee (Pay upon successful application & non-refundable) |
HK$2,000 |
| Total: | HK$3,000 |
| 24 Credits | |
| Instalment 1 (Semester 1) | AU$ 6,660 |
| Instalment 2 (Semester 2) | AU$ 6,660 |
| Total: | AU$ 13,320^ |
Candidates who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the program.
^ Program fee of 2025 intake is subject to possible adjustments.
Refund Policy
- The program allows for full refund of installment fee if withdrawal notice is received in writing by the Monash University via Kaplan Higher Education (HK) Limited prior to the start of each of the teaching periods. There will be no refund of installment fee if withdrawal notice is received after the start of each of the teaching periods. All fees paid less application fee will be refunded if the course is withdrawn or not offered
- On premature cessation of the course, all fees and charges that have been collected in respect of any part of the course failing to be conducted on or after the date of the cessation will be refunded within 1 month of the premature cessation
- In case of hardship and deferral (students are required to complete the course within the maximum length of 36 months) cases, the University will consider the refund arrangement on an individual and case-by-case basis
University
Monash University was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1958 and is one of Australia's largest and most dynamic universities. Its research is internationally recognised, its faculties are acclaimed for teaching excellence throughout Australia, and its graduates hold prestigious positions worldwide in industry, commerce and education.
With over 70,000 students (and 250,000 alumni) from over 170 countries, we are today Australia's largest university. Monash offers a breadth and depth of courses that are unique. Monash University's vision is defined by 3 themes: Innovation, Engagement, and Internationalisation.
University Excellence
- A member of Group of Eight – Australia’s Leading Universities
- In the top 1% of world universities - Ranked 37th in the world
(QS World University Rankings 2025) - In the top 1% of world universities - Ranked 54th in the world
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024) - Ranked 14th in the category of education in the world
(Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject 2023))
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Program Management
Our programs are strictly complying with the regulatory requirements of Hong Kong Education Bureau. We are actively working with our partner universities to deliver high quality programs which can be integrated into student’s practical needs. Apart from the lecturers who come from our partner universities, our international associates are highly-qualified with relevant academic qualifications, practical and teaching experiences.
Conductive study environment, thoughtful program management and administrative services are the key promises which Kaplan Higher Education is proud to deliver. Our Program Management Team assigns dedicated program manager for each program as the bridge between students and universities.