Fast-Track Your Counselling Career: aifc's Graduate Diploma to Master's Pathway - aifc
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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives through counselling? aifc’s innovative Graduate Diploma to Master’s pathway might be precisely what you’re looking for. Let’s explore how this unique program can accelerate your journey to becoming a qualified counselling professional.

A Smarter Path to Your Master’s Degree: What if we told you that you could earn your Master’s degree in counselling more efficiently and cost-effectively? aifc’s 10900NAT Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Christian) program offers a remarkable 50% credit transfer towards your Master’s degree with ACOM, significantly reducing your study time and financial investment.

Comprehensive Two-Year Journey: Our carefully structured pathway delivers a full-time, two-year route to advanced counselling qualifications. This integrated approach ensures you’re earning credentials and building a robust foundation for your counselling career.

Core Components That Matter: The program deep-dives into essential areas: 

 

Advanced counselling skills development 

Trauma-informed practice expertise 

Ethical Christian counselling frameworks 

Professional practice integration

 

These core components equip you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that today’s counselling profession demands.

Personalise Your Learning Journey: We understand that every counsellor’s career path is unique. Our program offers flexible elective options, allowing you to specialise in areas that align with your professional goals and interests.

 

Industry-Competitive Advantage: When comparing educational pathways in counselling, our program stands out for its: 

 

Streamlined progression to Master’s level 

Integrated practical and theoretical learning 

Cost-effective study pathway 

Professional recognition 

Christian worldview integration

 

 

Who Should Consider This Pathway? This program is ideal for: 

 

Diploma holders looking to advance their qualifications 

Career changers seeking comprehensive counselling education 

Current counselling practitioners aiming for higher credentials 

Those seeking a Christian perspective in counselling education.

 

Next Steps: Ready to take your counselling career to the next level? The February 2025 intake is now open, and with our current free unit offer, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Your Future in Counselling Starts Here aifc’s Graduate Diploma to Master’s pathway represents more than just a qualification – it’s your gateway to making a lasting impact in the counselling profession. With our supportive learning environment, practical skill development, and clear progression pathway, you’re investing in a future where you can make a difference.

Contact us today or enrol now so you can be part of our February 2025 intake and take advantage of our free unit offer.

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Studying at aifc

Have you thought about becoming a qualified counsellor? It’s a great opportunity to learn how you can extend God's love and grace to the hurting out in the community.

For those who would like to enrol in aifc’s accredited Christian counselling courses we have two intakes per year for courses commencing around the following months:

  • The beginning of each year in February
  • Mid-Year courses commence in July

Enrolment Season - opens approximately 2 months prior to our courses commencing. Enrol online here during our enrolment season.

We also offer two modes of study:

  1. Seminar Blended Mode - only 13 face-to-face days per year
  2. Online Supported Mode - study online only from anywhere

A Master of Counselling course was introduced in 2018.

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