Diploma of Health and Human Sciences (Counselling) - 053599

Diploma of Health and Human Sciences (Counselling)

053599

Humanities and social sciences

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$9,537 (1st year contribution)

Southern Cross University - Gold Coast

Start Date

Mar 2027

Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Health and Human Sciences prepares students with foundational knowledge and skills in health disciplines with a specialisation in Counselling. Graduates are eligible for entry into the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Counselling and may receive up to eight units of credit towards this degree. The Diploma is offered through the SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support and additional workshops to develop academic skills.
For more course information, visit Diploma of Health and Human Sciences (Counselling) at Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Specialisations

Counselling.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Career opportunities

Graduates are well prepared for entry-level health profession roles or may choose to further their studies at the Bachelor level.

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