Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)
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    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 46,700 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

    About

    Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) equips you to provide care to people in need of mental health care.

    You’ll study theories and concepts in psychology and apply them in counselling environments. Learn the ins and outs of communication in real-world scenarios. Build skills to evaluate, analyse, simplify and communicate complex concepts. Benefit from industry placements, community service work and group activities. Become a socially conscious practitioner attuned to different social and geopolitical contexts.

    You’ll graduate with practical skills to meet people where they’re at and research skills to better understand why they’re experiencing distress. You’ll be equipped to help your clients build wellbeing and resilience – no matter what environment they’re in.

    Your honours year expands upon your studies with advanced research activities and pre-professional practice. Through further postgraduate study, you could take your career to the next level and become a registered psychologist.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program at undergraduate Diploma (AQF level 5).

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Mental health workers in counselling and psychology are invaluable members of our care workforce. They help people live longer, healthier and more fulfilled lives.

    You’ll be able to connect with people on a deep level, and apply your skills in care into all kinds of workplace environments, including:

    • Education  
    • Business and human resources  
    • Government and not-for-profits  
    • Family services  
    • Crisis intervention services  
    • Private coaching or consulting  
    • Peer support work.   

    You might work directly with clients as a peer worker. You could contribute to health frameworks that better support employee wellbeing. Perhaps you’ll find a research role, investigating why people develop mental health conditions.

    You can also use this degree to continue on towards professional registration as a psychologist through our Master of Psychology.

    Industry trends

    One in every eight people in the world live with a mental disorder (World Health Organization, 2022). These conditions can involve significant disturbances in peoples’ ability to live fulfilling lives. Despite this, most people do not have access to effective prevention and treatment options, with Australia noted as being in a shortfall of qualified mental health professionals (National Mental Health Workforce Strategy | 2022-2023).  

    Adelaide University’s future-thinking curriculum will empower you to help people from diverse populations live fulfilling lives and build resilience when facing hardships. You’ll be ready to meet the growing needs of the many Australians – and individuals worldwide – managing mental health challenges and distress.  

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates will be eligible to apply for postgraduate study in psychology.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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