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Bachelor of Counselling

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What is a Bachelor of Counselling?

The Bachelor of Counselling course meets the challenge of developing counsellors with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce and diverse client groups. Graduates need to be able to find and analyse content from secondary source material, apply their knowledge in a range of contexts, operate effectively in an allied health professional environment, and have the capacity to productively engage with people. This course is currently seeking accreditation by peak body.

Students will develop skills in conflict management, case management, social justice, report writing and counselling micro skills.

The Bachelor of Counselling is designed to enable students to develop specific knowledge and skills, including individual and group counselling and conflict management, to work therapeutically with a range of client groups. Two industry placements provide the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practice skills.

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Learning outcomes

  • Apply specific counselling modalities and interventions to meet the needs of clients.
  • Explain mental health and the impact of mental ill health on individuals and families.
  • Apply effective counselling interventions with people presenting with alcohol, drug abuse and addiction.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling.
Study mode
Online, On campus
Campus locations
Sydney, Online, Adelaide
Student
Domestic
Course duration
3 years full time, part-time options available
Start date
05 Jun 2023
18 Sep 2023
Fees

This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd.

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Ultimate flexibility
With the option to study full or part time and all your course materials online, you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.

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Tap into our knowledge
Our heritage with the Jansen Newman Institute ensures you’re learning from more than 40 years of counselling experience.

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An ally to encourage, inspire and guide, your Success Coach will help you achieve your goals and create the right trajectory for your career.
When you study with us, you’ll get hands-on practical experience in world-class clinics making a difference to real patients.
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Career opportunities

As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you as a counsellor in a number of areas.

Potential career paths

  • Counsellor
    Average salary: $83,000 - $111,000
  • Case Manager
    Average salary: $77,000 - $109,000
  • Family and Marriage Counsellor
    Average salary: $49,000 - $76,000
  • Intake Counsellor
    Average salary: $72,000 - $93,000
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I found so much wisdom, support and guidance from my lecturers. Studying online can feel isolating but the lecturers never left me feeling alone.
Rebecca Adoni
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Subjects and units

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Electives

Requirements

These eight core subjects must be completed.

Core subjects

  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing | HWEL2006
  • Counselling and Communication Skills | CCS103A
  • Case Management and Understanding Community Services | HCCSSD101
  • Person-Centred Practice | HCCSSD102
  • Mental Health | HCCSSD103
  • Lifespan Development | HCCSSD104
  • Theories of Counselling | HCCSSD105
  • Professional Practice and Industry Placement | HCCSSD106

Requirements

These seven core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you're required to select one elective from the electives tab.

Core subjects

  • Evidence-based Practice | EBP107
  • Advanced Counselling Skills | HCCSSD208
  • Diversity and Inclusion | HCCSSD202
  • First Peoples Cultures, History and Health | FPH201
  • Trauma Informed Practice | HCCSSD210
  • Social Justice | HCCSSD205
  • Mediation and Conflict | HCCSSD203

Requirements

These seven core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select one elective from the electives tab.

Core subjects

  • Understanding Addictions | HCCSSD301
  • Supervision and Industry Placement | HCCSSD311
  • Empowerment and Advocacy | HCCSSD309
  • Grief, Loss and Death | HCCSSD310
  • Working with Complex Clients | HCCSSD305
  • Critical Literature Review | CLR308A
  • Entrepreneurship Professionalism and Business Skills in Health | EBR307

Requirements

Choose one elective subject for year two and one elective for year three from the subjects below.

Year 2 - one 200 level

Year 3 - one 300 level

Elective subjects

  • Positive Ageing | POA104
  • Chronic Illness and Disability | HCCSSD206
  • Health Promotion | HPR200A
  • Environmental Change and Resilience | HCCSSD207
  • Healthcare in the Digital World | HDW204
  • Child Protection | HCCSSD308

Industry partners and work placements

Work placements and Work-Integrated Learning programs provide a valuable resource for you to develop hands-on practical experience to ensure you graduate confident and job-ready.

Work placement hours

As part of your course, you’ll have the chance to undertake 400 hours of work placement across two approved external organisations. If you are completing your course online you will be required to complete at least 120 hours of experiential practical skills training at one of our campuses.

Entry details

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about health, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of health scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the health industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent

Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above

OR

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification

The below is an alternative option.
Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

Learn more about study pathways

How to apply

Frequently asked questions

  • What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?
  • What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?
  • Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
  • Can I get course credit for previous experience?
  • What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
  • How do I apply for a scholarship?

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