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Bachelor of Counselling

Help people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The program is designed to provide the skills to become a professionally accredited counsellor. You will be equipped with a wealth of counselling knowledge applicable to a variety of career pathways, as well as being taught skills to work ethically with clients who seek help.

In this program you will:

  • 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
  • Learn with like-minded peers at either our Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campuses, delivered by blended learning

Location

CRICOS code

074094K

Entry threshold

51.00 51.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$12,972 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$73,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

011161 014361

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First- and second-year courses offered at USC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
074094K
UniSC program code
AR375

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

CRM101 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
COU101 Digital Forensics 1
COU176 Network Forensics
COU180 Digital Forensics 2: Advanced concepts in Digital Forensics
PSY100 Introduction to Criminology
PSY101 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
SCS130 Group Processes and Practice

Developing and Graduate courses (13) 156 units

COU200 Therapeutic Communication Skills
COU265 Introduction to Psychology A
COU300 Introduction to Psychology B
COU301 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
COU361 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
COU362 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
COU363 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
COU364 Positive Psychology for Counselling
COU381 Counselling Development and Supervision 1
PSY203 Counselling Development and Supervision 2
SCS225 Counselling Placement 1
SCS290 Counselling Placement 2
SWK278 Developmental and Family Counselling

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of these electives 1 course(12 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded).

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 51.00
Moreton Bay 51.00
Recommended prior study
English

CSP estimate
A$12,972
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$73,200