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Bachelor of Counselling / Human Services

In everyday life, the challenges people face are shaped by the society around us, as well as the internal factors that influence individual behaviour and personality. Through integrated studies in the fields of human services and counselling, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand the causes of personal and social problems, and to create positive change in people’s lives.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about the nature of contemporary Australian society, including social welfare, community development, social justice, cultural diversity and mental health
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary human services practice, including its grounding in critical, anti-oppressive and ethical approaches to practice with individuals, families, groups and communities
  • Develop a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities
  • Build skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss
  • Complete two 250-hour professional placements in human services agencies, working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of counselling and other roles

Location

CRICOS code

096001E

Entry threshold

51.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 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$11,320 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$97,600 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

014371

Start

  • Semester 1

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

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Duration
4 years 4 years
CRICOS code
096001E
UniSC program code
AR303
Program structure
Introductory courses (9) 108 units

CRM101 Integrated Medical Science
COU101 Medical Biochemistry
COU176 Health, Law and Ethics
COU180 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SCS101 Functional Anatomy
SCS110 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
SCS130 Biochemical Pharmacology
SWK100 Clinical Embryology
SWK172 Medicinal Organic Chemistry

Developing and Graduate courses (19) 240 units

COU200 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
COU265 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCS225 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SCS235 Special Research Project
SWK200 Special Research Project
SWK201 Workplace Learning I
SWK202 Workplace Learning II
SWK251 Qualitative Research Methods
SWK277 Applied Quantitative Research Methods
SWK278 Advanced Issues in Criminology & Justice
SWK286 Research Dissertation A
COU300 Research Dissertation B
COU301 Introduction to Criminology
COU362 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
COU364 Group Processes and Practice
COU381 Therapeutic Communication Skills
SWK302 Foundations of Human Behaviour
SWK407 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) (200, 300 or 400 coded) from the undergraduate elective course options.

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

Study sequences

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
Moreton Bay 51.00

Additional entry information

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

Recommended prior study
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3 and 4, C)
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • In order to commence field education placement you must:

    • Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
    • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
    • Travel to attend field education placements
    • Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester

CSP estimate
A$11,320
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$97,600