Help people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
The program is designed to give you the skills to become a professionally accredited counsellor. You will be equipped with a range of counselling knowledge and skills to work ethically with clients who seek help.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2020 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some first-year courses at Gympie.
- Only first-year courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs.
- Only first-year courses are offered at Fraser Coast. The remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs campus.
- ^Semester 2 commencement not available at Gympie
- Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some first-year courses at Gympie.
- Only first-year courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs.
- Only first-year courses are offered at Fraser Coast. The remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs campus.
- ^Semester 2 commencement not available at Gympie
- Student profile
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Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students should consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Dr Justine Campbell
Explore counselling theories and skills, positive psychology, communication and relationships, family counselling and crisis intervention, grief and loss and cultural diversity. Choose electives to link with areas that will expand your career options.
Our counselling staff are registered counsellors and qualified clinical supervisors. You will have hands-on experience within the community in two placements approved by the University, working a total of 500 hours. A Blue Card (CCYPCG) is required — refer to Program requirements.
Career opportunities
Counselling individuals, families and groups, mental health, aged services, child protection, disability services and a range of human services.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Counselling has been accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Following successful completion of the degree you can apply for membership to ACA and or PACFA.
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