Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Counselling
Understand people and help improve their wellbeing
Explore the human mind and learn the skills to promote mental and emotional wellbeing with a dual degree in psychology and counselling. This program gives you in-depth knowledge on the science and applications of psychology, along with a strong foundation in counselling theory and skills.
In this program you will:
- Study the core areas of psychological science, including human development, cognitive perception, personality, learning, and abnormal psychology
- Learn about the range of scientific methods, analyses and ethical standards used in psychological research
- Gain a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities
- Develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss
- Work in the community through two counselling placements, working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of human services agencies
First intake Semester 1, 2023
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 1
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 110839D
- UniSC program code
- SA306
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
CRM101 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
COU101 Personality and Assessment
COU176 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
COU180 Human Associative Learning
PSY100 Abnormal Psychology
PSY101 Adult Development and Ageing
PSY104 Communication and Thought
SCS130 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
Developing courses (9) 108 units
COU200 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
COU265 Arts Education: Curriculum B
PSY202 History Teaching: Curriculum B
PSY203 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
PSY204 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
PSY205 Arts Education: Curriculum A
PSY206 History Teaching: Curriculum A
PSY207 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
SWK278 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
Graduate courses (15) 180 units
COU300 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
COU301 The Psychology of Learning
COU361 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
COU362 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
COU363 Using Data for Learning
COU364 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
COU381 Communication and Thought
PSY300 Management and Organisational Behaviour
PSY301 Introduction to Marketing
PSY302 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
PSY303 Business Analytics
PSY304 Introduction to Economics
PSY305 Accounting for Business
PSY306 Introduction to Informatics
PSY307 Business Law and Ethics
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
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.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English (Units 3 and 4, C)
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Receiving credit may not reduce the minimum duration to complete the program
- CSP estimate
- A$10,006 - 2023 Fees