Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling

Domestic Entry Requirements Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)
• Complete a national police record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study (condition of progression)

International Entry Requirements International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies
• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Minimum English Language Requirements:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years)
• Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications

Upon graduating from this degree, you will be eligible to register with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and practise as a counsellor. Career opportunities may include:

• Diversional Therapist
• Indigenous Health Worker
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist
• Addictive Behaviour Counsellor
• Social Research Worker
• Mental health support roles
• School and career counselling
• Social services and community work
• Crisis support
• Grief and bereavement counselling

This degree also comprises three of the six years required to become a registered psychologist in Australia, providing a clear pathway for further study.