Overview

The need for well-trained mental health professionals has never been greater. As a counsellor with a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of Divinity you will work alongside other committed professionals to improve the lives of many people. Be they young people, couples, families, people self-identifying as members of a diversity community, or the elderly – you will make a difference.

Key Facts

You will therefore also learn about AI in mental health as well as basic business skills. By the end of your training you will be ready to take on the challenge of clients and to play your part in an exciting profession dedicated to helping others.

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Counselling:

have gained a broad, coherent and integrated understanding of various counselling approaches relevant to a diversity of clients, their contexts and traditions.

are able to compare and contrast the relative merits of different innovative therapeutic approaches and so apply the appropriate approach depending on their own personal strengths/vulnerabilities and the client’s needs.

have developed cognitive, technical, communication, professional, and basic business skills so as to practice in an impactful way that both enhances client outcomes and minimises risk in multiple counselling contexts.

have developed their clinical, ethical and cultural judgement leading to an integrated awareness informing professional and collegiate practice.

have gained personal and professional insight through critical reflection on self, the profession, and how society (including religion) impacts and shapes notions of wellbeing, distress, and marginalisation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Self, Profession, And Society

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, And Decision-Making

The Human Condition

Engaging Diversity

Data Literacy For Clinicians

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

144 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 20 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Australian secondary school qualification or equivalent.

Probationary admission is available into the first year of the Counselling program (Diploma level).

have regular access to a computer that supports video and other standard computing software.

No later than by the completion of their eighth (final) first year unit, provide:a national police check (completed at the candidate’s expense).

a Working With Children’s check (or equivalent; and completed at the candidate’s expense).

Subject to the applicable state legislation and industry standards, candidates may be required to provide evidence of current COVID-19 vaccination in order to commence clinical placement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5624 AUD / year

≈ 5624 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5624 AUD / year

≈ 5624 AUD / year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Course learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Adelaide

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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