Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling
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Program Overview
Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling
The Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the science of psychology and the professional art of counselling. This course prepares students for advanced psychology training and provides a pathway to postgraduate studies in psychology and counselling.
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of psychological principles and counselling techniques. Students will acquire skills to analyse and research behaviour, explain interactions between people and their environment, and develop effective communication skills.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course Code
The course code for the Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling is W65.
Entry Requirements
- Indicative ATAR: 70
- ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
Admissions
Course admission profile: ECU admission profile.
Fees
- Commonwealth supported: estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $17,400.
- International students: estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $40,850.
Duration
The course is 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Availability and Campus
The course is available at the following locations:
- Joondalup: full-time and part-time
- Online: full-time and part-time
Course Structure
The course structure includes the following units:
Year 1 - Semester 1
- PSY1101: Introduction to Psychology (15 credit points)
- PSY1115: Psychology of Motivation and Emotion (15 credit points)
- COU1101: Dynamic Models of Counselling (15 credit points)
- COU1201: Therapeutic Practice with Families and Couples (15 credit points)
Year 1 - Semester 2
- PSY1210: Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception (15 credit points)
- PSY1204: Social Determinants of Behaviour (15 credit points)
- COU1102: Self Development 1 (15 credit points)
- COU1212: Culture and Diversity in Therapeutic Practice (15 credit points)
Year 2 - Semester 1
- PSY2102: Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry (15 credit points)
- PSY2105: Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences (15 credit points)
- COU2102: Therapeutic Practice with Children and Adolescents (15 credit points)
- COU3101: Humanistic Models of Counselling (15 credit points)
Year 2 - Semester 2
- PSY2231: Developmental Psychology (15 credit points)
- PSY2204: Learning, Memory and Cognition (15 credit points)
- COU2101: Therapeutic Practice with Older Adults (15 credit points)
- COU3106: Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling (15 credit points)
Year 3 - Semester 1
- PSY3105: Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry (15 credit points)
- PSY3456: Mental Health and Psychological Interventions (15 credit points)
- COU3102: Self Development 2 (15 credit points)
- COU3201: Contemporary Challenges in Therapeutic Practice (15 credit points)
Year 3 - Semester 2
- PSY3217: Cultural Issues in Psychology (15 credit points)
- PSY3225: Applications of Psychological Literacy (15 credit points)
- COU3105: Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice (15 credit points)
- COU3202: Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice (15 credit points)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical psychology and counselling situations.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology and counselling knowledge and problems.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate psychology and counselling relevant solutions and responses.
- Use digital technologies and psychology and counselling related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Communicate psychology and counselling knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology and counselling methods.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course can pursue careers in:
- Counselling
- Human resources management
- Criminal justice
- Education
- Rehabilitation
- Business
- Mental health
- Administration and provision of social services
Possible future job titles include:
- Counsellor
- Public Sector Worker
- Government Agency Worker
- Market Researcher
- Children and Family Service Provider
- Marketer
- Human Resource Worker
- Statistician
- Mental Health Services Worker
- Financial Service Worker