Overview

Psychology and Counselling from Edith Cowan University prepares students for working in a counselling role, or for further postgraduate studies in psychology and counselling. The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include counselling, human resources management, criminal justice, education, rehabilitation, business, mental health, and the administration and provision of social services, and performing in any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour, showing empathy and compassion, and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and keep accurate and organised records; in particular, this double major of psychology and counselling prepares students for work in a counselling role, or for further postgraduate studies in psychology and counselling.

Possible future job titles

Counsellor, Public Sector Worker, Government Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Services Worker, Financial Service Worker

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Motivation and Emotion

Dynamic Models of Counselling

Therapeutic Practice with Families and Couples

Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception

Social Determinants of Behaviour

Self Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-07-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-02-21 00:00:00

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More details

We recommend you apply as soon as you can. It's best to receive an offer as early as possible so you can prepare for orientation and semester start.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Psychology Counselling Psychology View 9 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

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;

Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*

University Preparation Course;*

Indigenous University Orientation Course;*

Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*

Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

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;

Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;

AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;

CRICOS: 0100521

Tuition Fee

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International

36200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36200 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

10050 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10050 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Joondalup

1400 - 2500 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Psychology and Counselling.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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