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Bachelor of Counselling
This degree covers the theory and practice of counselling.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 55.7
- Lowest offered at University of the Sunshine Coast, 2026
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 9 providers
- 5 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Counselling asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in listening to people
- an open and non judgemental attitude
- good communication skills
- the ability to stay calm under pressure
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Undergraduate Certificate?
The Bachelor of Counselling is at bachelor degree level, while the Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling is at other undergraduate award course level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 9 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Mount Gravatt), Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $13,400 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD
3.4from 183 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $9,536 a year
- (Government-supported place)
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Course page for ACAP University College (opens in a new tab)
ACAP University College
Melbourne, Sydney, NSW, VIC
3.4from 205 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive and qualified
- Admin staff are helpful and supportive
- Course content is engaging and enjoyable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Poor communication from admin
- Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
University of the Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55.7 lowest
- (57.7 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
- Fee
- $13,468 a year
- (Government-supported place)
- Course page for Torrens University Australia (opens in a new tab)
Torrens University Australia
Sydney (Surry Hills), Torrens University Australia, Online, NSW
4.0from 1,386 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $23,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Student services staff are friendly and helpful
- Staff respond quickly and resolve issues
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, Sydney - Broadway, NSW, WA
5.0from 2 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for Tabor College (opens in a new tab)
Tabor College
Tabor Millswood, SA
4.7from 68 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Counselling.
- Counselling approaches
- Group facilitation
- Human development
- Ethics and cultural awareness
- Supervised placements
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling?
The Bachelor of Counselling is at bachelor degree level, while the Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling is at other undergraduate award course level.
How is it different from Diploma of Counselling?
The Bachelor of Counselling is at bachelor degree level, while the Diploma of Counselling is at diploma level.