Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Counselling
Understand people and help improve their wellbeing
Explore the human mind and learn the skills to promote mental and emotional wellbeing with a dual degree in psychology and counselling. This program gives you in-depth knowledge on the science and applications of psychology, along with a strong foundation in counselling theory and skills.
In this program you will:
- Study the core areas of psychological science, including human development, cognitive perception, personality, learning, and abnormal psychology
- Learn about the range of scientific methods, analyses and ethical standards used in psychological research
- Gain a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities
- Develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss
- Work in the community through two counselling placements, working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of human services agencies
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
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$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 1
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 110839D
- UniSC program code
- SA306
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
CRM101 Managing Across Global Cultures
COU101 International Trade and Finance
COU176 Leading and Managing Organisations
COU180 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
PSY100 Global Business Management
PSY101 Marketing in a Global Environment
PSY104 What Makes Australia? History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
SCS130 Heritage: Australian and Global Contexts
Developing courses (9) 108 units
COU200 Explorations in Environmental History
COU265 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
PSY202 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History
PSY203 Research Project in History
PSY204 Introduction to Criminology
PSY205 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
PSY206 Group Processes and Practice
PSY207 Therapeutic Communication Skills
SWK278 Introduction to Psychology A
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
COU300 Introduction to Psychology B
COU301 Research Methods and Analysis 1
COU361 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
COU362 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
COU363 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
COU364 Physiological Psychology
COU381 Introduction to Human Development
PSY300 Social Psychology
PSY301 Motivation and Emotion
PSY302 Interpersonal and Group Skills
PSY303 Research Methods and Analysis 2
PSY304 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
PSY305 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
PSY306 Positive Psychology for Counselling
PSY307 Counselling Development and Supervision 1
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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 | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English (Units 3 and 4, C)
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 UniSC 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
- Receiving credit may not reduce the minimum duration to complete the program
- CSP estimate
- A$10,788 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,000