Bachelor of Counselling

Australian College of Applied Professions (RTO 0500)

Duration

From 3 yearsfull-time(part-time available)

Study mode

Online

Next start date

May

Entry requirements

You must participate in a screening interview via phone AND meet one of the following requirements:

Be aged 21 years or over at the time of commencement; OR
Have successfully completed your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); OR
Have completed a Certificate IV or above; OR
Have gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

You'll be trained in:

Counselling skills and theories
Conflict resolution
Counselling loss
Psychology of health and wellness
Positive psychology
Developmental psychology
Alcohol and other drug counselling
Cultural diversity in counselling
Mental health policy and practice
Social, legal and ethical issues surrounding counselling

Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
Your previous study and work experience
Your unit selections

Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Australian College of Applied Professions can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Enquire with Australian College of Applied Professions or visit their website to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Support and delivery

When you study with ACAP, you can:

Choose to study on-campus at a central city location, by online delivery, or a combination of both
Receive academic and personal support throughout your studies
Fit study around your other commitments, so you can study where and when it suits you
Learn from highly-skilled academics and teachers who are also practising professionals with significant industry experience