Program Overview

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Bachelor of Counselling

The Bachelor of Counselling is designed to provide students with the skills to become a professionally accredited counsellor. The program equips students with a wealth of counselling knowledge applicable to various career pathways and teaches them how to work ethically with clients.

Program Overview

In this program, students will:

• Explore counselling theories and skills, positive psychology, communication and relationships, family counselling, and crisis intervention
• Learn with like-minded peers at either the Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campuses, delivered by blended learning

Location

The program is available at the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay campuses.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is K.

Entry Threshold

The entry threshold for this program is an ATAR/Rank of 50.00.

Duration

The program duration is 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa.

Indicative Fees

The indicative fees for 2026 are:

• A$13,468 (CSP)
• A$28,500 (Annual fee)

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Addiction Services
• Aged services
• Child protection
• Counsellor
• Disability services
• Families and groups
• Mental health
• Range of human services

Graduates may be eligible to become members of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Counselling has been accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Program Detail

The program includes 22 courses and 288 units. The delivery mode is blended learning.

Program Structure

The program structure consists of:

• Introductory courses (8) - 96 units
• Developing courses (8) - 96 units
• Graduate courses (6) - 96 units

Program Requirements

To graduate, students must:

• Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses

Study Sequences

Study sequences are available for Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 commencements at both the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay campuses.

Student Profile

The student profile data shows that in Semester 1, 2025, UniSC admitted 17 new Bachelor of Counselling students at the Sunshine Coast campus.

Entry Requirements

For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, students need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

English Language Requirements

Students will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program.

Pathways

Pathways to study include the Headstart Program, Early Offer Guarantee scheme, Prior study or work experience, Tertiary Preparation Pathway, and Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS).

Fees and Scholarships

The program offers Commonwealth supported places and international fee-paying places. Annual tuition fees are based on 2025 rates.

How to Apply

Domestic applicants apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). International students can apply directly to UniSC.

Inherent Academic Requirements

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program.