Bachelor
The Bachelor of Counselling at The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a comprehensive program combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience to prepare students for a career in professional counselling. Students will develop skills to address various client needs, including trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns, supported by expert guidance and real-world learning opportunities.
Do you see yourself supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges? At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Counselling prepares you for a fulfilling career as a professional counsellor. Across three years of study, you'll gain a strong theoretical foundation alongside practical, hands-on experience. You'll develop the skills to work with a wide range of client needs, including trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and relationship concerns. With expert guidance and real-world learning opportunities, you'll graduate ready to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while navigating the demands of a dynamic and evolving profession. Discover how Notre Dame can support your journey towards becoming a professional counsellor.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Counselling graduates will be able to:
Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors. Careers available to graduates include youth workers, trauma counsellors, drug and alcohol counsellors, and family counsellors.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).