EDF5001 Counselling for change and transition
Faculty of Education
EDF5001 Counselling for change and transition is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Hong Kong and Singapore. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit focuses on the analysis and application of theoretical frameworks of promoting positive change in counselling, mental health and wellbeing contexts. You will learn how to analyse the normal highs and lows of life in cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal domains and their impact on the person’s usual functionality. The evaluation of presenting issues is used to inform the development and application of a number of best-practice interventions. The unit also covers fundamental principles of stress management commonly employed by counsellors. You will learn to work collaboratively with clients in a variety of settings to facilitate the enhancement of coping skills and mental wellbeing in daily life. Through the principles of intersectionality, inclusive approaches are explored for working with diverse populations. You will analyse and integrate evidence-based frameworks to consolidate and expand your knowledge and skills in developing individualised support and promoting positive change.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| First semester | Hong Kong | Online |
| First semester | Singapore | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| Second semester | Hong Kong | Online |
| Second semester | Singapore | Online |
Assessment
- Promotion of change essay (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Analysis of a case study (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
describe and integrate theoretical frameworks of positive change to develop individualised support plans
- 2
identify common presenting issues in various counselling settings and evaluate their impact on the person’s usual functionality
- 3
analyse principles of cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal change and apply them in diverse counselling settings
- 4
develop and apply stress management strategies and facilitate the enhancement of coping skills and mental wellbeing
- 5
analyse principles of sociocultural diversity and inclusion using an intersectionality framework.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
A. Clayton enrolment
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
OR
• 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode
B. Kaplan enrolment
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered synchronously on campus and/or online via regular directed learning activities, 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via synchronous and/or asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lefteris Patlamazoglou
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lefteris Patlamazoglou
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5001?
EDF5001 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF5001 offered?
In 2026, EDF5001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Hong Kong and Singapore, with an online option.
How much work is EDF5001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5001 have an exam?
No. EDF5001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.