Bachelor of Counselling^

ATAR 65

Duration

3 years full-time/6 years part-time

Starts March

Location Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, online*

Professional placement Compulsory 200 hours

Professional recognition The University is seeking accreditation from the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia

*Includes on-campus residentials

Demand for mental health professionals is at an all-time high. If you enjoy working with people and creating positive change, counselling offers both a meaningful career and excellent employment prospects.

The Bachelor of Counselling provides a foundation in psychology, assessment and interventions, counselling theory and practice and building relationships. Students will build skills in counselling practice with extensive placement experiences. The University is home to an active community of researchers and thought leaders in social work and policy, psychology and community welfare.

Career opportunities

Graduates may work in the public and private health sector as a counsellor. This might include schools, hospitals or community health services as well as in private practice.

^Pending University approval.