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
First intake Semester 1, 2023
Location
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 1
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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
- UniSC program code
- SA306
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
CRM101 Research Dissertation A
COU101 Research Dissertation B
COU176 Introduction to Criminology
COU180 Understanding Crime
PSY100 Punishment and Corrections
PSY101 Policing
PSY104 Justice and the Australian Legal System
SCS130 Foundations of Human Behaviour
Developing courses (9) 108 units
COU200 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
COU265 Applied Crime Prevention
PSY202 Criminal Law
PSY203 Professional Development
PSY204 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
PSY205 Diversity, Crime and Justice
PSY206 Social Research
PSY207 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
SWK278
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
COU300
COU301
COU361
COU362
COU363
COU364
COU381
PSY300
PSY301
PSY302
PSY303
PSY304
PSY305
PSY306
PSY307
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | TBA |
| Moreton Bay | TBA |
- 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 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.
- CSP estimate
- TBA
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- TBA