Commencing semesters, 2017

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Program code

5082

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

School

School of Education

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

External, Internal

View the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Guidance and Counselling field of study.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

School of Education

Email: education@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 6550

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

https://education.uq.edu.au/

Why study Guidance and Counselling?

This field provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that are essential for today's professional guidance counsellors. This specially designed program of study allows students to develop competencies as professional guidance counsellors for employment in schools, TAFE colleges, agencies, or as private practitioners. The program focuses on:

  • developing counselling competencies
  • understanding career development and education across the life-span
  • linking assessment practices to instructional interventions
  • understanding ethical behaviour and practices
  • developing comprehensive guidance programs
  • participating in a guidance and counselling practicum placement.

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for Australian citizens, permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens.

Courses and requirements

View the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Guidance and Counselling field of study.

Employment opportunities

A Master of Educational Studies (Guidance and Counselling) or its equivalent is the minimal standard required by Education Queensland and the independent system for teachers who are seeking to be employed as school counsellors (guidance officers). This field of study enables graduates to apply for registration with the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association.

What it costs

Please view the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies for information on key dates and how to apply.