Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Ikon Institute of Australia

International applicants must meet both the academic and English language requirements to enter this course. This academic entry pathways include: Recent Senior Secondary Education: This applies to those who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or its equivalent within the past two years. For guaranteed entry, an ATAR of 65 is required. Vocational Education and Training (VET) study: This requires completion of a vocational qualification at Diploma level or higher. Work/Life experience: If you have left senior secondary education more than two years prior to your application and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, you may be eligible based on your professional or work experience and/or any non-formal courses taken in preparation for tertiary study or relevant to the subject area. You must also submit a written admission statement outlining your reasons for pursuing the Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy. For more information about writing your admissions statement, click here. All applicants must complete the Learner Questionnaire found in the Application Form, demonstrating their inherent qualities and motivations to succeed in the course. You may also be asked to participate in an informal interview with an Ikon representative.