Bachelor of Arts (Major: Counselling)

From alcohol and substance dependency to trauma counselling, today’s counsellors must deal with various issues facing their patients and the ongoing pressures affecting the wider community.

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Counselling is a highly structured three-year program that provides the theoretical background and the hands-on skills you will need to be a successful practitioner in this complex and highly demanding environment.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. This program prepares students for careers in trauma counselling, drug & alcohol counselling, and family counselling.

New students enrolling into the Counselling Major in 2024, please note that this major is not accredited, meaning it does not entitle students to register as a professional counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Students who commenced the Counselling Major before June 2023 will attain a qualification accredited by the ACA (Australian Counselling Association). The School of Arts and Sciences will be implementing a transition arrangement for students wishing to transfer into the planned Bachelor of Counselling program, with pending PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) accreditation being sought for Sydney Campus, 2025. The Fremantle Bachelor of Counselling degree is currently accredited with PACFA and does entitle students to register as a professional counsellor.

Opportunities and experiences

You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.

If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.

• What you'll need to apply

  • Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
  • Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
  • Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
  • Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
  • Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia

• Admissions process

  Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:

  1. Apply – direct or via an education agent
  2. Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
  3. Accept - your offer and make fee payment
  4. Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame