Human Services (Counselling)

If you are passionate about people, then our Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling) will put you on the right path to working with your community. With an emphasis on preparing you for counselling employment, this degree will equip you with the skills necessary to manage the demands of a modern counsellor and human services practitioner. You will be taught by experienced counsellors with a practical focus, providing you with a solid foundation to work in community organisations.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1 

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

plus 8 unit major8

plus 1 x second 8-unit major8

or 8 unit minors

or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives 

Total24

COMBINATION 2 

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

or 12 unit major12

plus 4-unit minor4

or 4 x electives

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship1

CDS1000Introduction to Community Welfare and Development

PSY1010Foundation Psychology A

CDS1001Human Relations and Communications

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

CDS2001Sustainability Concepts and Issues

CDS2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights in the Human Services2

CDS2002Field Placement A

Counselling Major: 

CDS1002Counselling Skills

CDS3000Field Placement B 

CDS3001Assessment and Report Writing in Counselling

CDS3002Counselling Theory and Practice

CDS3004Counselling Theory and Practice 2

CDS3005Counselling Theory and Practice 3

PSY1020Foundation Psychology B

PSY2020Motivation and Emotion

PSY3030Abnormal Psychology

PSY3050Counselling Psychology

EDC1100Lifespan Development and Learning

 OR

PSY2030Developmental Psychology

Footnotes

1 Students who have completed CMS1009 Communication in Academic and Professional Contexts cannot enrol in CMS1000. 

2 Students cannot study both CDS2000 and HMT2000 within the one degree.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.