Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Counselling

University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast

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Overview

You will 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. In this program you will study the core areas of psychological science, including human development, cognitive perception, personality, learning, and abnormal psychology. You'll learn about the range of scientific methods, analyses and ethical standards used in psychological research. You'll gain a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities. Develop your skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss, and have the opportunity to work in the community through two counselling placements. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Counselling at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.

Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

Disability support, community health, research, telephone counselling, working with individuals, families and groups, non-government organisations, government departments, in youth work, welfare work, child protection, corrections, aged services, community development, education, mental health, and administration of counselling services. Graduates can also complete further study to become a registered psychologist, a registered counsellor, a clinical psychologist or pursue an academic career.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.4599.95
Median rank to receive an offer67.1069.10
Lowest rank to receive an offer59.5065.50

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of the Sunshine Coast website for admission criteria information.

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