Bachelor of Counselling
Torrens University Australia - Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online
Overview
The Bachelor of Counselling course meets the challenge of developing counsellors with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce and diverse client groups. Graduates need to be able to find and analyse content from secondary source material, apply their knowledge in a range of contexts, operate effectively in an allied health professional environment, and have the capacity to productively engage with people.
Students will develop skills in conflict management, case management, social justice, report writing and counselling micro skills.
The Bachelor of Counselling is designed to enable students to develop specific knowledge and skills, including individual and group counselling and conflict management, to work therapeutically with a range of client groups. Two industry placements provide the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practice skills.
Learning outcomes:
- Apply specific counselling modalities and interventions to meet the needs of clients.
- Explain mental health and the impact of mental ill health on individuals and families.
- Apply effective counselling interventions with people presenting with alcohol, drug abuse and addiction.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling.
Majors
Areas of study
Counselling and communication skills, lifespan development, mental health, social justice, trauma informed practice, understanding addictions.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Occupations in counselling, within areas of community counselling, drug and alcohol, women's health, family support, relationship counselling services, gender and sexuality, and anxiety and depression.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as entry is based on other criteria for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Torrens University Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
Torrens University Australia
Campus
Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus, Online, Multi-modal
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- SA
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 271
- Campuses
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Adelaide Campus Fortitude Valley Gotha Street Leura and Sydney Melbourne Sydney (Kent Street) Sydney (Pyrmont) Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online Sydney (Ultimo)
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