Counselling and Career Guidance in Education degrees

Are you considering advancing your education and teaching career with a focus on counselling and guidance? At UniSQ, we offer a range of postgraduate school counselling and career guidance courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of educators. Our degrees are designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, emphasising hands-on experience to ensure you are well-prepared for real-world challenges.

When studying UniSQ's counselling and career guidance in education degrees, you will delve into the key issues faced by students and understand how professionals in the field of education address them. We equip you with knowledge about the principal theories and practices of school counselling and career courses in educational settings. Additionally, you will gain insights into the legal, ethical, and professional skills required when working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Studying a school counsellor degree or career guidance program at UniSQ allows you to extend your teaching career into the specialised field of counselling or careers. UniSQ offers a comprehensive understanding of the key issues faced by students and the strategies employed by education professionals to tackle them. Our program emphasises both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for real-world challenges. Notably, our Graduate Certificate of Education Studies - Career Development has received official endorsement from the Career Industry Council of Australia, qualifying holders for the status of a professional career development practitioner under their Professional Standards.

Gain a strong start to your career in education and counselling with UniSQ.

• UniSQ’s expert lecturers model the latest teaching approaches ensuring maximum support for face-to-face and online learning.
• UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for education and training learning resources (Good Universities Guide, 2025)
• We are rated 5/5 stars for postgraduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2025).

Graduating with a school counsellor degree or career guidance in education qualification from UniSQ can lead to a range of career options within education counselling and careers settings, including:

• school counsellor
• guidance officer/counsellor
• special education counsellor
• student welfare officer
• career development practitioner
• career educator/counsellor
• work-integrated learning coordinator.

UniSQ understands the need for flexibility in our school counselling courses and career guidance degrees. We provide a range of study options including on-campus, external and online. Regardless of whether you opt for part-time or full-time study, our education careers and counselling degrees are designed to provide the adaptability you need to balance your education with other responsibilities. 

You can adjust your degree enrolment to meet your needs. Take one subject at a time, or study extra subjects when life allows it. Discover the different ways to study at UniSQ.  

We know that cost can play a big part in your decision to study. Learn about the fees related to university and the financial support options we have available during your education careers and counselling studies on our fees and scholarships website.