Bachelor of Counselling
The Bachelor of Counselling is a three-year full time degree (based on a trimester system) or part time equivalent award. This is a comprehensive course where students will learn to explore and integrate biblical and psychological principles, and arrive at a position of readiness and experience that will help clients work through problem issues with a realistic worldview and an increased ability to think, feel and respond in an effective way..
Students develop an understanding of the complex social and cultural issues that challenge every age group. By engaging in and developing counselling knowledge and skills, students will graduate equipped to be a counsellor in diverse contexts, with theoretical and practical skills that are undergirded by a strong Christian ethos
Upon course completion, graduates are eligible to become registered counsellors with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This could lead to a career in professional or pastoral counselling.
Our counselling courses equip caring students to become proficient and influential change makers in individual lives.
Three Years full time study or part time equivalent
Two Years full time study (fast track), Terms and Conditions Apply
Study counselling, psychology and electives
24 subjects
Comprehensive course majoring in Counselling
Available online or in-class
FEE-HELP eligible
The Bachelor of Counselling is for students wanting to find careers in counselling.
Course Details
Course ID: CRS1200505
CRICOS Course Code: 0101040
Course Level: Undergraduate
Number of Subject: 24
Total Credit Points: 144
Fees: Up-front and FEE-HELP
Scholarships Available: No
Course taught at 29 George Street Burwood NSW 2134
This course is only available to international students who meet the IELTS requirements
Modes of Delivery
Entry Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of Year 12 Higher School Certificate or its equivalent.
- Mature age (aged 20 and over) entry into undergraduate courses.
- Portfolio entry is open to school leavers. Portfolio entry is ideal if you are a:
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- school leaver who is not eligible for an ATAR
- non-school leaver electing portfolio entry or who did not qualify through another pathway.
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Course Load
- 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
- 2 years full-time (Fast Track), Terms and Conditions Apply
- Must be completed within 9 years
- Generally 9 hours per week per subject is required to do well, which includes lectures, readings and assignments.
Suggested Subject Progression
FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS
Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Counselling Skills 1
Spiritual Foundations
Introduction to Marriage and Family Counselling
World Views and Counselling
Human Lifespan Development
Introduction to Counselling Theories and Practice
Biblical Interpretation
SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS
Counselling Skills 2
Grief and Loss Counselling Theory and Practice
Marriage and Family Therapies (Theory & Practice)
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Christian Theology
CBT / DFT / EFT
Psychological Disorders
THIRD YEAR SUBJECTS
Major in Counselling
Counselling Practicum (2 trimesters)
CBT / DFT / EFT
Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology
Cross – Cultural Counselling
Addiction Counselling
2 other electives