The Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg Campus) is equivalent to an Honours degree. The primary purpose of this Diploma is to enable working professionals, particularly those working with children and youth, to develop their skills in psychological counselling, assessment, community development and research.

The Postgraduate Diploma covers the following modules: Developmental Psychology and Applied Psychopathology, Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment, Community Interventions, Psychological Counselling: Theory and Practicum, Research Methodology, Short Research Project.

The duration of the programme is 18 months and it is offered on a full-time basis. The theory component of each module is taught in block sessions (1 week per month) however, students are required to be on campus for the completion of practical work for modules that comprise of this additional component. All modules are taught during the day and attendance is compulsory. All lectures and seminars for this programme are conducted in English. Similarly, all learning material and assessment activities are presented in English.