Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling
The Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling from Charles Sturt University provides training in professional counselling theory and practice, integrated within a theological framework.
This pastoral studies course gives you the skills and experience to offer counselling and advanced pastoral care across a wide range of settings.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Key information
Study mode
Depending on your areas of interest, you may be able to customise your degree and some subjects may only be available online. For more information, call 1800 275 278.
Campus locations
Duration
Admission information
Read more about ATAR/SR profiles, course enrolment information, the application process and policy.
Entry Requirements
What is ATAR and SR?
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a number between 0.00 and 99.95 that indicates a student's position relative to all the students in their age group. The Selection Rank (SR) is the ATAR plus any additional applicable adjustments.
Session availability
International students
- This course is not available to international students.
Accreditation: This course has been accredited in accordance with Academic and Research Delegation E1.
Course highlights
Building on your undergraduate qualifications, Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling equips you with the knowledge and counselling skills to work in diverse settings, from pastoral and clinical practice, and church and community work, to lay and ordained ministry. You'll be qualified to help people with personal, faith, family and marital matters.
Study flexibility
This course combines online learning with practical experiential learning in residential schools, during which you will connect with leaders in the field and other members of our diverse, committed student community.
Progressive and contemporary program
You'll undertake a comprehensive learning program that includes all the latest theories and practices. You'll develop a wide range of knowledge and skills that will prepare you to work across clinical and pastoral settings.
Personal and practical development
By attending residential schools, you'll develop skills and competencies in counselling practice and the ability to become a self-aware and reflective practitioner through real-life counselling experience.
Professionals teaching you
Our teaching staff are experts in the field and have strong industry links and extensive experience, enhancing graduate employment outcomes. Charles Sturt University has a well-established reputation for its emphasis on quality student learning, teaching and research in theology.
Career opportunities
Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling will equip you for – or enhance your performance in – a wide range of people-centred professions, faith-based or otherwise. These include counselling, pastoral care, aged care, school welfare, grief counselling, care coordination and institutional or congregational chaplaincy. The course also provides a solid foundation for further study in the discipline, or you could use your pastoral counselling studies to articulate into further study for ministry.
Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling will equip you for – or enhance your performance in – a wide range of people-centred professions, faith-based or otherwise. These include counselling, pastoral care, aged care, school welfare, grief counselling, care coordination and institutional or congregational chaplaincy. The course also provides a solid foundation for further study in the discipline, or you could use your pastoral counselling studies to articulate into further study for ministry.
Credit and pathways
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
We also have several admission pathways to help you make the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
We also have several admission pathways to help you make the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your postgraduate degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your higher degree by research. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy
Fees and course offerings
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Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling
Course Fees
If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place
Frequently Asked Questions on CSP open_in_new
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Payment Options
- Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
- Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP open_in_new loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
- Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP open_in_new loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place
Frequently Asked Questions on CSP open_in_new
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Course Fees
A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university. But don’t be put off by the cost of study - eligible students still have the option to defer their fees through FEE-HELP open_in_new.
If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office open_in_new website.
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Payment Options
You can:
- pay your tuition fees up front by the census date each session direct to the university
- pay part of your tuition fees up front by the census date direct to the university and get help to cover the balance via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
- get help to cover the cost of your tuition fees via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office open_in_new website.
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Note: the 8-point value is a subject indicative value only. Not all Charles Sturt University subjects are 8 points – refer to the Charles Sturt University handbook (links in the Subject section) for actual point value for the subjects required for your course.
Course Fees
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Note: the 8-point value is a subject indicative value only. Not all Charles Sturt University subjects are 8 points – refer to the Charles Sturt University handbook (links in the Subject section) for actual point value for the subjects required for your course.
Course Fees
Charles Sturt University gives a discount on tuition fees to citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada and the United Kingdom.
Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about Charles Sturt University as well as help with the student visa application process.
International recruitment agents
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
CSU gives a discount on tuition fees to citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada and the United Kingdom.
Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help with the student visa application process.
International recruitment agents
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Note: the 8-point value is a subject indicative value only. Not all Charles Sturt University subjects are 8 points – refer to the Charles Sturt University handbook (links in the Subject section) for actual point value for the subjects required for your course.
Course Fees
This Course has limited Commonwealth supported places available.
Contact Us to see if you are eligible.
If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place
Frequently Asked Questions on CSP open_in_new
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Payment Options
- Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
- Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP open_in_new loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
- Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP open_in_new loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
This Course has limited Commonwealth supported places available.
Contact Us to see if you are eligible.
If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place
Frequently Asked Questions on CSP open_in_new
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Course Fees
A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university. But don’t be put off by the cost of study - eligible students still have the option to defer their fees through FEE-HELP open_in_new.
Most postgraduate students in Australia will pay the full cost of their tuition, however if you are a Charles Sturt University alumni student, you will receive a 10% discount.
If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office open_in_new website.
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Payment options
You can:
- pay your tuition fees up front by the census date each session direct to the university
- pay part of your tuition fees up front by the census date direct to the university and get help to cover the balance via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
- get help to cover the cost of your tuition fees via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
Most postgraduate students in Australia will pay the full cost of their tuition, however if you are a Charles Sturt University Alumni Student, you will receive a 10% discount.
If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office open_in_new website.
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Note: the 8-point value is a subject indicative value only. Not all Charles Sturt University subjects are 8 points – refer to the Charles Sturt University handbook (links in the Subject section) for actual point value for the subjects required for your course.
Course Fees
If you’re a successful applicant for an Australian Government supported Research Training Program (AGRTP) open_in_new scholarship, you won't pay any tuition fees.
The AGRTP scheme is administered by individual universities on behalf of the Department of Education and Training.
Applications for AGRTP Scholarships need to be made directly to Charles Sturt University.
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
Candidates who exceed their Research Training Program (RTP) entitlement are required to pay the appropriate domestic student tuition fee for their course. Eligible students still have the option to defer their fees through FEE-Help open_in_new.
If you are a Charles Sturt University alumni student, you will receive a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office open_in_new website.
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
1 year part-time
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Payment Options
You can:
- pay your tuition fees up front by the census date each session direct to the university
- pay part of your tuition fees up front by the census date direct to the university and get help to cover the balance via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
- get help to cover the cost of your tuition fees via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
Candidates who exceed their Research Training Program (RTP) entitlement are required to pay the appropriate domestic student tuition fee for their course. Eligible students still have the option to defer their fees through FEE-Help open_in_new.
If you are a Charles Sturt University alumni student, you will receive a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office open_in_new website.
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
1 year part-time
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Note: the 8-point value is a subject indicative value only. Not all Charles Sturt University subjects are 8 points – refer to the Charles Sturt University handbook (links in the Subject section) for actual point value for the subjects required for your course.
Course Fees
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
1 year part-time
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. 2022 course fees are provided only as an indicator for full-time study. These are likely to change for 2023. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Course Fees
1 year indicative (2022) full-time equivalent fee
$TBA
1 year part-time
$TBA
A standard full-time study load at Charles Sturt University is 64 points over two sessions. The points above indicate the number of points for the first year of this course based on overall full time course duration.
Actual fees will vary according to:
- your choice of subjects and their point value
- whether the course (and mode) allows you to study full-time or part-time
- whether you want to study full-time or part-time
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Subject fee (8 Points)
$TBA
Course Fees
This international off-shore on-campus offering is managed through a Charles Sturt University partner organisation. Course fees will not be displayed here and should be discussed with the partner organisation.
Please contact us to find out more.
Session availability
This course is offered in the following sessions for enrolment:
Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling specific fee details
Standard Charles Sturt University fee details
Any fees and offerings are correct at the date of publishing. Fees are relevant for the year selected only and are subject to change in future years.
If you are an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen or the holder of a permanent visa open_in_new find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Fee Paying places.
Depending on citizenship and residency requirements, you may also be eligible to defer CSP and Fee Paying fees through the HELP open_in_new government student loan system.
If you are an international student, find out more about international fees and don’t forget to apply for our scholarships. You may also be eligible for a 20 per cent tuition fee scholarship if you're an international student studying on campus in 2022.
Additional course-related expenses you may need to consider:
- Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- Textbooks (you may be able to purchase these second-hand)
- Travel and accommodation expenses for any workplace learning, field trips or intensive schools
- Uniforms (e.g. shirts, polo tops, scrubs or overalls)
Subjects
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
Support
Finishing high school this year? Taking a few years off to find out what you really want to do in life? Need to attend classes from anywhere in the world?
When you study with Charles Sturt University, we’ll be with you all the way, helping you develop your study and academic skills in person, online or over the phone. Whatever your situation, Student Central is your first point of call as a Charles Sturt University student. Our friendly support team can answer all your questions, whether you are studying on campus or online.
When you study with Charles Sturt University, we’ll be with you all the way, helping you develop your study and academic skills in person, online or over the phone. Whatever your situation, Student Central is your first point of call as a Charles Sturt University student. Our friendly support team can answer all your questions, whether you are studying on campus or online.
When it comes to postgraduate study, we understand that having the right kind of support is key to your success. You’ll enjoy flexible learning that allows you to fit study into your life, at a time that suits you. Our team are only a phone call or email away and you can even use our online chat for any questions you may have. We can also help you connect with scholarships, grants, loans, and assistance that can make further study affordable. At Charles Sturt University, we’re with you every step of the way.
As an HDR candidate, we recognise you’ll need specialised support to help you achieve your research goals. Our dedicated Research Office is your central point of contact for researchers and supervisors. Charles Sturt University also has a number of Research Support Services designed to support researchers, supervisors and HDR candidates across their research endeavours and careers. Academic and personal support is available including Indigenous services, international support, counselling, disability services, equity and diversity, health information, spiritual support, mentoring, child care support, professional development and more.
Feeling nervous about uni-level studies or a particular subject? Study Link at Charles Sturt University offers short, self-paced subjects that prepare you for success in your degree. Whether you’re new to Charles Sturt or a continuing student, there’s a Study Link subject to help you. Most are available online, and we also run intensive weekend workshops in Bathurst, Sydney and Wagga Wagga.
Our subjects cover a range of topics, from essay writing and grammar, to maths, statistics, and science skills. Plus, we offer dedicated subjects to help you successfully transition to uni-level study (including Academic English for Australian Tertiary Studies, if you have a language background other than English).
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing, so there’s no pressure. And best of all, they’re free to most Australian residents!
We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course:
- SSS031 - Academic Writing Skills (Face-to-Face Workshop)
- SSS065 - Transition to University Study
- SSS067 - Essay Writing – Style and Structure
We have a wide range of scholarships available to help you with the costs of studying at Charles Sturt University. There are scholarships based on academic performance or your personal circumstances. Other scholarships and grants cover specific costs like accommodation and textbooks, and some offer funds that you can use in any way to enhance your university experience. Find a scholarship to suit your needs and apply now.
First Nations students can access the First Nations Academic Success Program. This free program is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at Charles Sturt University. It gives you one-to-one access to tutors to help you with your assessments and prepare you for exams.
International students
Gain an internationally recognised qualification with Charles Sturt University at one of our vibrant regional campuses, or study online from the comfort of your own home - anywhere in the world!
You can also study accounting, business and information technology courses at a Charles Sturt University Study Centre in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.
About Charles Sturt University Study Centres
*The CSU Study Centres in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are operated by Study Group Australia Pty Ltd ABN 88 070 919 327 under a services agreement with Charles Sturt University ABN 83 878 708 551. All students studying at the CSU Study Centres are enrolled at Charles Sturt University. All staff of the CSU Study Centres are employees of Study Group Australia Pty Ltd.
Please note: if you choose to study online with Charles Sturt University, the course study mode will not meet necessary requirements for granting Australian student visas.
There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.
Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.
At Charles Sturt University, we understand that you are making a financial investment in your future and we want to make sure that you receive the best value for money for your education. That’s why our students enjoy more affordable course tuition fees than other Australian universities, while still receiving a high standard of education.
Find out more about international fees and don't forget to apply for our scholarships.
Charles Sturt University Alumni receive a discount on fee-paying postgraduate courses – so if you study your bachelor’s degree with us, and decide to continue your studies at Charles Sturt University, you could save 10 per cent off your postgraduate tuition.
Please note: whether you study on campus or online, textbooks and other items that you may be required to purchase during your study are not included in the tuition fees.
Find out more about tuition and other fees and don't forget to apply for our scholarships. You may also be eligible for a 20 per cent tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your course, if you're an international student studying on campus in 2022.
Aside from course tuition fees, all students who choose to study on campus incur other fees such as accommodation, Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and other living expenses.
If you choose to study online, some subjects may require you to attend compulsory intensive schools in Australia. Intensive schools are held on campus in Australia for up to five days during certain sessions.
Please check the intensive (residential) schools tab in the course highlights section above (or your offer of admission if your application is successful) for more information on which subjects may have a intensive school component.
Online courses for international students do not meet the requirement for an Australian Student Visa, therefore you will need to check that you can obtain an appropriate visa for any intensive school session. For more information about visas, visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
Please note: if you choose to study online with Charles Sturt University, the course study mode will not meet necessary requirements for granting Australian student visas. Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs for other visa options.
Charles Sturt University campuses offer a uniquely Australian living experience. Most of our campuses have accommodation on-site with many of the buildings nestled among gum trees with native wildlife like kangaroos and kookaburras sharing the space. Off-campus accommodation options can also be arranged.
Few universities in Australia can match the range of accommodation available at Charles Sturt University’s campuses. Campus life offers all the facilities of a small village with community spirit, helping you to meet lots of new friends while living in a safe and secure environment.
Find out more about Charles Sturt University’s accommodation options.
Whether you choose to study online or on campus, our international support services can make all the difference. From managing visa requirements to study support, and career advice, we’ve got you covered and our friendly staff will help make your university experience one you will never forget.
At Charles Sturt University, we work with trained international recruitment agents in more than 40 countries to help you find the course and study option that is right for you. Our agents can assist you to apply for study either on campus in Australia or online. Depending on your country of citizenship you may be required to apply to Charles Sturt University via an agent. Visit our International agents page for more information.
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