Bachelor of Counselling

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must:

1. meet the University’s standard minimum admission requirements for undergraduate courses, including:
   1. for High School Students, completed secondary education;
   2. for non-school leavers:
      1. previous secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies
      2. SCU College studies
      3. work experience
      4. personal competency statements
      5. special tertiary admissions test (STAT)
      6. SCU Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme
2. demonstrate a suitable degree of life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behaviour which are assessed through:
   1. two confidential references addressing the applicant’s suitability for the course; and
   2. the applicant’s responses to the SCU Counselling Readiness Questionnaire.

Applicants will not be admitted solely on the basis of completion of a Certificate III qualification.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Category	Score
Overall	6.0
Listening	minimum 5.5
Reading	minimum 5.5
Speaking	minimum 5.5
Writing	minimum 5.5

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Counselling, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

• 20 core units (264 credit points); and
• 2 option units (24 credit points).

Course structure