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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Counselling

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
SA306, 110839D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

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

Entry requirements

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

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

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)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Administration of counselling services
  • Aged services
  • Careers Disability support
  • Child protection
  • Community development
  • Community health
  • Corrections
  • Education
  • Families and groups
  • Government departments
  • Mental health
  • Non-government organisations
  • Research
  • Telephone counselling
  • Welfare work
  • Working with individuals
  • Youth work
Accreditation

This program is designed to meet the national accreditation requirements for The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), The Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
88.2%
Overall satisfaction
91.8%
Skill scale
79.1%
Teaching scale
58.6%
Employed full-time
$63k
Average salary