Graduate Diploma In Psychotherapy And Counselling

A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic degrees with the general requirement that learners must have earned a previous undergraduate or a mature candidate with more than 8 years working experience. Graduate school focus on professional development as compared to traditional school which focus on academic theories and research.

Aventis Graduate School is registered with Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG) and complies with the Private Education Act. Aventis is also a member of AACSB Business Alliance Group and EMBA Council.

Compared to other levels of study, graduate school involves a more concentrated course of study with higher expectations for both the quality and quantity of your work. Graduate programs also focus more deeply on a specific discipline, with an emphasis on practical experience and case studies.

A Graduate diploma is an advanced diploma that is usually taken after a bachelor degree. A graduate diploma is typically shorter in duration than a master degree course and should be viewed as an additional specialisation that improves a person’s overall employability. For a graduate diploma qualification to be offered in Singapore, the awarding body must be registered with Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG)

Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

A postgraduate diploma is considered as a Level 7 academic qualification under the RQF (UK).  Postgraduate qualification are commonly awarded in UK, Canada, India, Australia and New Zealand. Similar to Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate diploma is typically done after a bachelor’s degree course. In some countries, the terms graduate diploma and postgraduate diploma are interchangeable, whereas in others, the postgraduate diploma is a higher qualification.

Once you’ve chosen a course that aligns with your interests and meets your qualifications, we can help arrange instalment plans or education loans through our trusted banking partners. This ensures your aspirations and career goals remain within reach.

Yes. To meet the growing demand for graduate education worldwide, most of our courses are delivered via Zoom live stream, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere. All classes are also recorded for easy revision.

A typical cohort consists of Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, and foreign expatriates working in Singapore. Additionally, an increasing number of professionals based outside Singapore are enrolling in our graduate programmes, facilitated by the flexible online delivery format.

Yes, scholarships are available to eligible students. For more information, refer to the Aventis Course Listing page

Aventis offers flexible and affordable payment plans to make our programmes more accessible.

For Postgraduate and Graduate Diploma programmes:

• 12-month interest-free instalments with DBS credit card
• 3-month instalment plan via ATOME

For MBA and Master’s programmes:

• Tuition fees can be paid over 4 instalments across the duration of the programme
• Alternatively, you can apply for an education loan with our banking partners for monthly repayments

While a Bachelor degree or equivalent Undergraduate Qualification in any discipline is required, applicants with a Graduate Diploma/Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 8 years working experience can also apply. Applicants aged 30 and above with substantial work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our Programme Advisor for further details.

The course fees cover tuition, academic services, required readings and teaching materials, e-learning resources, and web-based information services. A one-time application fee of S$200 (subject to GST) is applicable. All fees are transparently stated, and there are no hidden charges.

All our programmes are designed to accommodate working professionals. If you are unable to commit to the course requirements, you are advised to defer your studies to a later intake. There is no academic penalty for deferment. However, a deferment application fee of S$200 (subject to GST) is applicable. Please consult your programme advisor for the deferment cut-off date specific to your chosen programme.

No, there is no minimum attendance requirement for our Part-Time programmes. However, students are strongly encouraged to attend at least 75% of all classes. Those who are unable to attend are advised to watch the recorded sessions before attempting any assessments or coursework to ensure they stay on track with the learning objectives.

Students taking Full-Time programme are required to achieve minimum 90% overall attendance.

Yes, graduate education is a dynamic learning experience where peer discussion, reflection, and case studies enrich your journey. As a gesture of appreciation, we offer a referral reward of S$400 for each successful Master’s degree referral and S$200 for each successful Graduate Diploma referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Yes. The Master’s degree conferred is identical to the one awarded to on-campus students of the external University partners in the UK. You have the option to attend your graduation ceremony in Singapore or UK, depending on the awarding university.

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