Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

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.

Structure

Total units: 384

Subjects

  • CRM101 Introduction to Criminology
  • COU101 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
  • COU176 Group Processes and Practice
  • COU180 Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
  • PSY101 Introduction to Psychology B
  • PSY104 Research Methods and Analysis 1
  • SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • COU200 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
  • COU265 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
  • PSY202 Physiological Psychology
  • PSY203 Introduction to Human Development
  • PSY204 Social Psychology
  • PSY205 Motivation and Emotion
  • PSY206 Interpersonal and Group Skills
  • PSY207 Research Methods and Analysis 2
  • SWK278 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
  • COU300 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
  • COU301 Positive Psychology for Counselling
  • COU361 Counselling Development and Supervision 1
  • COU362 Counselling Development and Supervision 2
  • COU363 Counselling Placement 1
  • COU364 Counselling Placement 2
  • COU381 Developmental and Family Counselling
  • PSY300 Advanced Methods in Psychology
  • PSY301 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
  • PSY302 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
  • PSY303 Personality and Assessment
  • PSY304 Human Associative Learning
  • PSY305 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY306 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
  • PSY307 Adult Development and Ageing

Standard 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.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
UniSC Moreton Bay International: $108,000 No
  • Flexible Delivery : 4 years
UniSC Sunshine Coast International: $108,000 No
  • Flexible Delivery : 4 years

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