Course Information

This programme has a total of Four (40 courses:

This qualification is nationally accredited on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC). It is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description

This programme reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro- counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice.

Career Opportunities

Diploma of Counselling programme is designed to develop the skills and knowledge for:

• Counsellors School based counsellors
• Individuals who want to pursue  a career in counselling
• Social workers

Length of Programme

Full  Time: 1 year

Part Time: 2 years

Eligibility/Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme a person shall have:
(i) A minimum pass in Senate recognised Form 6 / year 12 with English and have minimum of one year work experience in
the field; or
(ii) Met the University mature student admission criteria.

Course Information

This programme has a total of Eight (8) courses.