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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Counselling

  • Bachelor

Ah, humans. Complex beings, just waiting for you to better understand them.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
C56, 083640C
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$17,000 per year / $51,000 total
International Fees
$38,850 per year / $116,550 total

About this course

Ah, humans. Complex beings, just waiting for you to better understand them.

In this mind-opening course, you'll learn about human development - from children to adolescents, to adulthood, and finally the experience of older age, illness and death.

And we promise you'll learn a lot about yourself along the way.

The clinical knowledge, diverse expertise and experience of our academic staff will help you develop the foundational skills, to use this knowledge in the future should you pursue postgraduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy.

There's also a lot of flexibility in the course that allows you to tailor your study to areas of interest by choosing from a wide range of units.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Ah, humans. Complex beings, just waiting for you to better understand them.

In this mind-opening course, you'll learn about human development - from children to adolescents, to adulthood, and finally the experience of older age, illness and death.

And we promise you'll learn a lot about yourself along the way.

The clinical knowledge, diverse expertise and experience of our academic staff will help you develop the foundational skills, to use this knowledge in the future should you pursue postgraduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy.

There's also a lot of flexibility in the course that allows you to tailor your study to areas of interest by choosing from a wide range of units.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

    All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Joondalup

Online

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

This course prepares you for a range of entry-level human services positions requiring counselling in both family and community services and in youth work. Employers of counselling graduates include Local, State and Federal Government, national charities, local community and private organisations.

Possible future job titles

Entry-Level Counsellor, Client Liaison, Community Worker, Family Welfare Officer, Human Service Worker, Mental Health Worker, Pastoral Roles

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
  • Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy