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Bachelor of Counselling

University of the Sunshine Coast

Petrie, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A master that trains professional counsellors, With practicum and internship.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply psychological concepts to human behaviour and wellbeing. Interpret research evidence. Use appropriate assessment and communication skills. Apply ethical reasoning. Develop evidence-informed recommendations for relevant settings.

Career outcomes

Psychology Practitioner
Behavioural Health Specialist
Research Assistant
Community Services Officer
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Core: human development
Psychological testing
Theories of psychotherapy and career counselling
Abnormal psychology
Counselling skills
Ethics
Multicultural and group counselling
Research methods
Practicum
Internship and a research project. Electives: couple and family
Crisis
Trauma and grief
Expressive arts. 54 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with country-specific minimum grades
Some programs add prerequisites or selection requirements stated on the program page.

Accepted academic background

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with good grades (country-specific minimums, E.g. IB Diploma 24 points, A-Levels 4 points, India CBSE/CISCE 60% in best four subjects, China Senior High School 70%), Some programs need higher grades or prerequisites

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
TOEFL iBT 76 (writing 18)
PTE Academic 50 (no subscore below 50)
Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 169 (min 162 each skill)
IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,500 AUD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	UniSC Moreton Bay
Faculty or school	School of Law and Society
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	288
Study pace	Standard,Fixed
Post-study stay	5
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.