The Post Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Counselling) is designed for those professionals who wish to acquire counselling skills for use in their work as health professionals, social workers, personnel officers, pastors, human service workers, psychologists or counsellors.  The course provides training in counselling skills and theory, and prepares graduates to develop a counselling role in the setting in which they work.

A three-year degree from a recognised university, preferably in one of the helping professions, such as social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, theology or human services.  Admission to the course is competitive, and requires a written application and an interview for those who are short-listed.  Preference will be given to applicants who have relevant work experience in a human services role involving counselling or related activities.

Enrolment in individual units is restricted to students formally admitted to the counselling stream.

Students who successfully complete the Post Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Counselling) may apply for admission to the Master of Social Science (Counselling) with advanced standing.