Griffith University

Bachelor of Counselling

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Gain the theoretical knowledge and applied skills to register and practice as a professional counsellor. You'll be ready to work in a broad range of counselling organisations, supporting people to resolve their personal, work or relationship problems.

Working in counselling involves guiding and empowering people to develop self-understanding and make changes in their lives in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.

You'll gain counselling skills and advanced theoretical knowledge by completing courses in counselling theory and practice, therapeutic interventions, group facilitation, career counselling, positive psychology, lifespan development, professional ethics and case management.

As healthcare changes and mental health awareness and understanding continue to grow, you'll learn through interprofessional collaborative teaching and learning and will be equipped to help create a healthier future for all.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, QLD
  • Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 67.00 or equivalent
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $40,500 $102,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $40,500 $102,000

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.

About Griffith University

With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.

In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.

At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.

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