Bachelor of Counselling

You’ll gain the theoretical knowledge and applied skills that prepare you to register and practice as a professional counsellor. You’ll be ready to work in a broad range of counselling organisations and to assist people to resolve their personal or professional problems. Students gain advanced theoretical knowledge and counselling skills by completing courses in counselling skills theory and practice, methods of coaching, group facilitation, career counselling, positive psychology, lifespan development, ethics and case management. This degree includes a community internship and finishes with two counselling placements where you’ll work with real clients in counselling organisations.

Areas of study

Counselling.

Career opportunities

Family and relationship counsellor, correctional counsellor, addiction counsellor, telephone counsellor; with further studies or training, career counsellor, rehabilitation counsellor, guidance counsellor, mediator.

Professional recognition

Australian Counselling Association; Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Practical experience

Students are required to undertake three placements. Visit the Griffith University website for professional practice requirements.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.