Course overview
The Bachelor of Counselling course helps future counsellors develop the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce and diverse client groups. 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.
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.
Note: Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.
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Practical experience
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. At Torrens University Australia, we are proud of our network of partners and always welcome new opportunities to build new industry relationships.
Work placement hours: 400 hours.
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Counselling and communication skills, lifespan development, mental health, social justice, trauma informed practice, understanding addictions.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Occupations in counselling, within areas of community counselling, drug and alcohol, women's health, family support, relationship counselling services, gender and sexuality, and anxiety and depression.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. All Applicants Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria .
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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney (Surry Hills)NSW