The Bachelor of Arts (Counselling) is designed within a Christian worldview and equips students with the skills to support the mental health and wellbeing of others.
The course provides the opportunity to integrate counselling skills with psychotherapeutic theories, develop an in-depth understanding of mental health and emotional disorders, and apply counselling skills to specific client groups. The degree provides industry recognised preparation for future employment in both public and private sectors.
The course includes three options:
Psychology units are only available online and are completed through cross-institutional study at the University of New England (UNE).
Bachelor of Arts (Counselling) graduates will be equipped to work within both private and public sectors. This course provides our graduates with the confidence and knowledge to apply a range of counselling approaches with their clients. Graduates are also eligible for membership in the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Bachelor of Arts (Counselling) graduates develop skills for the following roles:
Chaplaincy, counselling, psychology.
Students engage in a one-day per week clinical placement over the course of their final year of study. They will participate in the activities of a counselling organisation, including conducting counselling sessions, keeping clinical records, and providing referrals. The clinical placement brings together theoretical learning and skills practice and provides valuable industry experience.
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
All applicants
Refer to Avondale’s general admission criteria .
