Overview

At the Bachelor of Counselling - Human Services from the University of the Sunshine Coast , you'll learn about the nature of contemporary Australian society, including social welfare, community development, social justice, cultural diversity and mental health.

You'll gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary human services practice, including its grounding in critical, anti-oppressive and ethical approaches to practice with individuals, families, groups and communities

You'll develop a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities

You'll build skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss.

Careers

Administration of counselling services

Aged services

Child protection

Community corrections and justice

Community development

Community health

Corrections

Disability support

Government departments

Mental health

Telephone counselling

Welfare work

Working with individuals, families and groups

Youth work

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice

Group Processes and Practice

Therapeutic Communication Skills

Human Behaviour

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications

Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Strathpine, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Counselling Psychology View 54 other Bachelors in Social Work in Australia

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 096001E

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

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Tuition Fees

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28500 AUD / year

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13468 AUD / year

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