Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Graduates will gain skills in providing professional counselling to assist others in resolving personal or professional problems. Working in the counselling profession involves guiding and empowering people to develop self-understanding and to make changes in their lives in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. They assist people by offering them a structured and focused way of addressing their problems, and work with clients on developing strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that they are facing.
CRICOS CODE; 090581F
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Psychology in Professional Contexts - 1011PSY
Interpersonal Skills - 1008PSY
Free-choice elective
OR
Language and Communication for Health - 5902LHS (see Note 1)
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology - 1003PSY
Free-choice elective
Counselling Skills - 1018PSY
Note 1: Students required to undertake the English Language Enhancement course must complete 5902LHS in their first trimester of study in place of a free-choice elective.
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Career Psychology and Counselling - 2020PSY
Developmental Psychology - 2015PSY
Case Management for Human Service and Health Professionals - 2012HSV
Counselling Theory and Practice - 3005PSY
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Ethics and Professional Practice - 3007HSV
Social and Cultural Psychology - 2008PSY
Group Facilitation and Coaching Skills - 2018PSY
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Counselling Practicum 1: Applying Theory - 3014PSY
Counselling Development 1 - 3016PSY
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Counselling Practicum 2: Reflective Practice - 3015PSY
Counselling Development 2 - 3017PSY
Abnormal Psychology - 3009PSY
Free-choice electives
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance, please liaise with your Program Director.
When selecting a course, you are responsible for checking the trimester, year, campus and mode of offer. If the course is an in-person offering, you must be able to attend classes on the campus of offer. Some courses outside the School of Applied Psychology may require permission from the Course Convenor.
First Peoples - 1088LHS
Applied Psychology - 1021PSY
Positive Psychology - 1010PSY
Introduction to Health Promotion - 1977MED
Personality Psychology - 2016PSY
Health Psychology - 2010PSY
Youth Justice - 3015CCJ
Race, Crime and Justice - 3016CCJ
Psychological Perspectives on Cultural Diversity - 3033PSY
Child and Youth Mental Health - 3936NRS (not offered in 2020)
Understanding the Social World - 1007LHS
OR
Social Problems - Inequality and (In)justice - 1008CCJ (Tri 3: Online)
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice - 1013CCJ
First Peoples and Social Justice - 2032HSV
Contemporary Issues in Ageing - 3024HSV (offered at Logan and online)
Childhood: Early Years - 2026HSV
Working in Organisations - 2031HSV
Adolescent Development - 3021PSY
Working with Family Violence - 3023HSV
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Essential Skills for the New Health Professional - 3025MSC
Graduates will be skilled in a range of counselling approaches with their clients and can develop careers in specific areas, including family and relationship counselling, career counselling, and telephone/internet counselling, correctional counselling, addiction counselling, domestic violence counselling, and student advising.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
