Bachelor of Counselling

An undergraduate Degree with 24 subjects

The Bachelor of Counselling is a three-year full time degree (based on a trimester system) or part time equivalent award. This is a comprehensive course where students will learn to explore and integrate biblical and psychological principles, and arrive at a position of readiness and experience that will help clients work through problem issues with a realistic worldview and an increased ability to think, feel and respond in an effective way..

Students develop an understanding of the complex social and cultural issues that challenge every age group. By engaging in and developing counselling knowledge and skills, students will graduate equipped to be a counsellor in diverse contexts, with theoretical and practical skills that are undergirded by a strong Christian ethos

Upon course completion, graduates are eligible to become registered counsellors with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This could lead to a career in professional or pastoral counselling.

Our counselling courses equip caring students to become proficient and influential change makers in individual lives.

The Bachelor of Counselling is for students wanting to find careers in counselling.
Course Details
Bachelor of Counselling
Course ID
CRS1200505
CRICOS Course Code
0101040
Course Level
Undergraduate
Number of Subjects
24
Total Credit Points
144
Fees
Up-front and FEE-HELP
Scholarships
No
Course Taught At
29 George Street Burwood NSW 2134
In-class, virtual or online
  • English Language Proficiency: Our courses require proficiency in English so that you can cope with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations. Depending on your educational background and country of origin, you may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to be able to study with us. Click on the following link for further information:.
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Mature aged (aged 20 or over) into undergraduate course
  • 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
  • 2 years full-time (Fast Track), Terms and Conditions Apply
  • Must be completed within 9 years
  • Generally 9 hours per week per subject is required to do well, which includes lectures, readings and assignments.

FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS

  • Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
  • Counselling Skills 1
  • Spiritual Foundations
  • Introduction to Marriage and Family Counselling
  • World Views and Counselling
  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Introduction to Counselling Theories and Practice
  • Biblical Interpretation

SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS

  • Counselling Skills 2
  • Grief and Loss Counselling Theory and Practice
  • Marriage and Family Therapies (Theory & Practice)
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Christian Theology
  • CBT / DFT / EFT
  • Psychological Disorders

THIRD YEAR SUBJECTS

  • Major in Counselling
  • Counselling Practicum (2 trimesters)
  • CBT / DFT / EFT
  • Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology
  • Cross – Cultural Counselling
  • Addiction Counselling
  • 2 other electives

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