Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling

Edith Cowan University

About

This course provides students with introductory counselling skills to complement their knowledge of the discipline of psychology.

It prepares students for working in a counselling role, or for further postgraduate studies in psychology and counselling.

The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment.

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1115 Psychology of Motivation and Emotion 15
COU1101 * Dynamic Models of Counselling 15
COU1201 Therapeutic Practice with Families and Couples 15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1210 Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
COU1102 Self Development 1 15
COU1212 Culture and Diversity in Therapeutic Practice 15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2102 Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry 15
PSY2105 Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences 15
COU2102 Therapeutic Practice with Children and Adolescents 15
COU3101 * Humanistic Models of Counselling 15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2204 Learning, Memory and Cognition 15
COU2101 Therapeutic Practice with Older Adults 15
COU3106 Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling 15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3105 Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
COU3102 Self Development 2 15
COU3201 Contemporary Challenges in Therapeutic Practice 15

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3217 Cultural Issues in Psychology 15
PSY3225 Applications of Psychological Literacy 15
COU3105 Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice 15
COU3202 Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice 15

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Entry requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical psychology and counselling situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology and counselling knowledge and problems.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate psychology and counselling relevant solutions and responses.
  4. Use digital technologies and psychology and counselling related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate psychology and counselling knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology and counselling methods.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.

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