Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: 17 May
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: July
International tuition: A$24,600
Domestic tuition: A$6,566

Program overview

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

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
Successful completion of the Certificate of Secondary (Complete) Education (requirements are country-specific) English proficiency requirements: IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest TOEFL: Paper-based Overall score of 550 with minimum essay score of 4 TOEFL: Internet-based Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing Pearson Test of English Overall score of 50 with no subscore less than 50

Career opportunities

Disability support, community health, research, telephone counselling, working with individuals, families and groups, non-government organisations, government departments, in youth work, welfare work, child protection, corrections, aged services, community development, education, mental health, and administration of counselling services. Graduates can also complete further study to become a registered psychologist, a registered counsellor, a clinical psychologist or pursue an academic career.

Campus location

Sippy Downs , Australia

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