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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Bachelor of Counselling / Human Services

  • Bachelor

In everyday life, the challenges people face are shaped by the society around us, as well as the internal factors that influence individual behaviour and personality.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
AR303, 096001E
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $11,320 total
International Fees
$97,600 total
ATAR
51

About this course

In everyday life, the challenges people face are shaped by the society around us, as well as the internal factors that influence individual behaviour and personality. Through integrated studies in the fields of human services and counselling, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand the causes of personal and social problems, and to create positive change in people's lives.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about the nature of contemporary Australian society, including social welfare, community development, social justice, cultural diversity and mental health
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary human services practice, including its grounding in critical, anti-oppressive and ethical approaches to practice with individuals, families, groups and communities
  • Develop a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities
  • Build skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss
  • Complete two 250-hour professional placements in human services agencies, working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of counselling and other roles

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
Moreton Bay 51.00
Additional entry information

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

Recommended prior study
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Study locations

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Administration of counselling services
  • Aged services
  • Child protection
  • Community corrections and justice
  • Community development
  • Community health
  • Corrections
  • Disability support
  • Government departments
  • Mental health
  • Telephone counselling
  • Welfare work
  • Working with individuals, families and groups
  • Youth work
Accreditation

This program is designed to meet the national accreditation requirements for the Australian Counselling Association (ACA); and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).

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