Course overview
The Bachelor of Counselling provides students with a comprehensive and flexible approach to theoretical, experiential, and skills-based learning. Students will learn strategies to successfully explore a career in contemporary counselling, including how to support individuals, couples, families, or groups, considering the cultural and social-political context in which they live and how this may affect them. The course is delivered in small group environments on-campus, online and by blended delivery (nine counselling units) by well-qualified and experienced academic teachers using quality curriculum.
Students may elect to complete a Bachelor of Counselling qualification with a minor in Coaching. This optional sequence is designed to provide an introduction to the theories and applications of coaching across a number of contexts.
Course record
Majors
Counselling Children and Youth, Counselling Skills Training, Counselling Theory, Counselling and Neuroscience, Family and Relationship Counselling, Grief and Loss Counselling, Lifespan Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional Reflection and Self-Care, Trauma Informed Counselling Practices.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Counselling will be well-equipped to provide professional counselling services in a range of areas including mental health and wellbeing, grief and loss, family and relationships, addictive behaviours and general counselling.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection All applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- or Completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
- or Have been admitted to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent) English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to ACAP University College SEAS information and the ACAP University College website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection All applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- or Have been admitted to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent) English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to ACAP University College SEAS information and the ACAP University College website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to ACAP University College SEAS information and the ACAP University College website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to ACAP University College SEAS information and the ACAP University College website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to ACAP University College SEAS information and the ACAP University College website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC