UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Counselling
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Meet the demand for caring professionals who support the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. With Griffith's Bachelor of Counselling, you'll gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to register and practice as a professional counsellor. You'll graduate ready to work across a broad range of organisations, helping people address personal, work and relationship challenges. You'll learn through collaborative teaching environments and master current healthcare and mental health practice standards to help create a healthier future for all. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Counselling Build a solid foundation in counselling, learning both the theory and practical skills you'll need to support people in different settings, from clinics to community programs. Get hands-on experience through placements to boost your skills and confidence. Graduate ready for registration with the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP), with opportunities to join other professional organisations and set your path toward becoming an accredited counsellor. Learn alongside students from other health disciplines, preparing for work in collaborative, interprofessional environments. Learn from practising experts who are part of major Australian research projects at the world-renowned Griffith Centre for Mental Health. Professional placements Apply your skills through clinical placements at our on-campus clinics or partner healthcare providers. This degree includes an internship and culminates in two counselling placements, allowing you to work directly with clients in professional counselling organisations. Build the skills to guide and support others Counselling is about guiding and empowering people to achieve their goals.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Introduction to Psychology 1
- Psychology and Counselling in Professional Contexts
- Interpersonal Skills
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Counselling Skills
- Year 2: Developmental Psychology
- Social and Cultural Psychology
- Group Facilitation and Coaching Skills
- Simulated Placement and Ethics for Counselling
- Year 3: Counselling Theory and Practice
- Counselling Practicum 1: Applying Theory
- Counselling Development 1
- Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
- Counselling Practicum 2: Reflective Practice
- Counselling Development 2
- Plus 16 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3).
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