Bachelor of Counselling

About this Course

If you’re drawn to the helping professions, this is your gateway to a meaningful career.

This long-standing program is designed to equip aspiring counsellors with a theoretical foundation in the allied health and counselling field.

The course is underpinned by a focus on ideas about the human condition, and the ways childhood experiences shape who we are. You’ll learn from experienced clinicians, gaining expertise while exploring the issues faced by individuals, couples, and families across the developmental life cycle.

You’ll develop empathy, congruence, and professional integrity essential to becoming a trusted and ethical practitioner, equipped to support others with genuine compassion and real skill.

The clinical knowledge, diverse expertise and experience of our academic staff will help you develop the foundational skills, to use this knowledge in the future should you pursue postgraduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will join a growing allied health sector, working in community and nonprofit settings, with mental wellness integral to professional development.

Possible future job titles

Entry-Level Counsellor, Client Liaison, Community Worker, Family Welfare Officer, Human Service Worker, Mental Health Worker, Pastoral Roles

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy