Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Looking to make a difference in people's lives? Help others to overcome the every-day challenges they face, and empower them to make meaningful and lasting change.

This counselling training offers the best start to a rewarding career, providing the right mix of practical skills and understanding to work as a counsellor. Learn to help people find the freedom to discuss their concerns and apply effective interpersonal and counselling skills. Explore areas such as relationship counselling, human behaviou and mediation, and learn to help those with abuse and addiction issues. Put your valuable learning into practice through hands-on counselling experience and help others to discover a fresh outlook on life.

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) is accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).

Feel free to study this course online, on campus, or why not combine both study modes?

Course Quick Look

Course Qualification	2011 Intakes	FEE HELP Available
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)	February, May and September
Course Duration	Study Options	Internship/Field work
3 years full time 6 years part time	Full time or Part Time St Leonards Campus or Online	400 hours across Years 2 and 3

Entry requirements for this course.

Working as a Counsellor

As a counsellor you will offer a private space for clients to openly discuss their life in a supportive, confidential setting. By listening patiently and empathetically you will use your honed counselling skills to encourage the client to openly express their issues. You do not judge or give advice – instead, you see things from the client's point of view and help them find a new perspective. Meanwhile, the client undergoes a process of self-discovery that equips them with the confidence and tools to make positive change in their life.

Combine Experiential Learning with Theoretical Study

Build your industry experience through 400 hours of Work Placement in Years 2 and 3 of this course. You will work with real people and help them with their real problems at the on campus JNI Community Clinic or through a placement at one of our many Industry Partners. Benefit from supervised conditions and a supportive environment to develop the skills and knowledge to begin your counselling career.

Meaningful Career Prospects

Prepare for an enriching and life-changing journey working as a counsellor. Based in a community counselling organisation or relationship counselling service you could work in areas such as:

• Drug and alcohol
• Youth work
• Women's health
• Family support
• Ageing and retirement
• Change management
• Conflict resolution and mediation.

With further industry experience after graduation many students also choose to open their own private practice.

Learn more about making a difference in people's lives with the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) by downloading a free Course Guide OR making an online enquiry..