Graduate Certificate of Counselling
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Overview
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About the Programme
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.
In this programme, you will focus on the following areas:
- Lifespan development and counselling approaches relevant to issues experienced throughout the lifespan
- Theory and counselling practice that leads to 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.
For those already with an established career, the programme will provide complementary knowledge and understanding of human behaviour which may be applied to enable a positive, supportive and safe workplace environment.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Counselling from Monash University, Australia.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Key factsDuration11 monthsIntakesFebruaryAssessment100% coursework-based Degree programme with no exams
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IntakesCommencement
The upcoming intake for this programme will commence in February 2024.
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedules.
Modules
This programme comprises 24-credit points structured into 4 units over 11 months.
You must complete the following 4 modules:
- EDF5000 Lifespan development and counselling
- EDF5001 Counselling for change and transition
- EDF5002 Introduction to ethics and professional issues in counselling
- EDF5003 Foundations in counselling: Evidence-based practice
Click here for module descriptions.
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ADMISSION CRITERIAAcademic Requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification with a 60% average.
English Language Requirements- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0) or equivalent
- Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
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Fees
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Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online
Tuition FeeThe total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$13,836
payable in 2 instalmentsFee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
Non-Refundable Application FeeS$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
Student Development FeeS$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Mode of PaymentClick here to learn about available payment modes.
GSTAll fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.
Please refer to the following scenarios for how GST will be applied:
Scenario 1
- Invoice generated in 2023
- Services rendered in 2023
8% GST will apply.
Scenario 2
- Invoice generated in 2023
- Services rendered on or after 1 Jan 2024
- Payment collected on or after 1 Jan 2024
9% GST will apply.
Scenario 3
- Invoice generated on or after 1 Jan 2024
9% GST will apply.
Education LoanChoice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
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DurationDuration
- 11 months
Maximum allowed candidature period-
36 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated consultant for this programme for more information.
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