The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
Our counselling degree will start you on an enthralling journey to unravel the human mind. You’ll begin to explore the relationship between biology, psychology and our environment.
Like learning a different language, you’ll immerse yourself in this explorative experience beginning with an exploration of yourself through self-reflection; a look at where both we, and others come from, our families, countries, languages, customs and practices.
You’ll learn about the development of humans – from infant development, to tumultuous adolescence, the becoming of adulthood, and culminating in the experience of older age, illness and death.
The course gives you the opportunity to learn interpersonal competencies, including communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, self-reflection, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
The clinical knowledge, diverse expertise and experience of our academic staff will help you develop the foundational skills, to use this knowledge in the future – in your own relationships, but more importantly should you wish to pursue postgraduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
COU1101, Dynamic Models of Counselling, 15
COU1201, Therapeutic Practice with Families and Couples, 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
COU1102, Self Development 1, 15
COU1212, Culture and Diversity in Therapeutic Practice, 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
COU2102, Therapeutic Practice with Children and Adolescents, 15
COU3101, Humanistic Models of Counselling, 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
COU2101, Therapeutic Practice with Older Adults, 15
COU3106, Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling, 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
COU3102, Self Development 2, 15
COU3201, Contemporary Challenges in Therapeutic Practice, 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective, , 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
This course prepares students for a range of entry-level human services positions which utilise counselling.
Possible future job titles
Entry-Level Counsellor, Client Liaison, Community Worker, Family Welfare Officer, Human Service Worker, Mental Health Worker, Pastoral Roles
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
Graduate Certificate in Social Science
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Insurance/year: 530 AUD/per year
