Griffith University

Bachelor of Counselling

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

You will gain skills in providing professional counselling to assist others in resolving personal or professional problems.

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

Counsellors assist people by offering them a structured and focused way of addressing their problems, and work with clients on developing strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that they are facing.

You will gain advanced theoretical knowledge and counselling skills by completing courses in counselling skills theory and practice, methods of coaching, group facilitation, career counselling, positive psychology, lifespan development, ethics and case management.

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
  • Parklands Dr, Southport
  • 176 Messines Ridge Rd, Mount Gravatt

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

QTAC application information

Assumed Knowledge:

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

UAC application information (for NSW and ACT applicants)

Assumed Knowledge:

Any two units of English (Band 3)

Language requirements

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $37,500 - $97,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$37,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$97,500
Enquire with Griffith University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $37,500 - $97,500 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

Counsellor

Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Family Counsellor

Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Marriage Counsellor

Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...

Avg yearly income $69,004
Entry barriers Low

Substance Abuse Counsellor

A substance abuse counsellor is somebody who treats patients who are experiencing issues with addiction to alcohol or drugs. Some substance abuse c...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Counsellor

Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Grief Counsellor

Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

About Griffith University

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.

We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.