Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling

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
• Learn about the range of scientific methods, analyses and ethical standards used in psychological research
• Gain a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities
• Develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss
• Work in the community through two counselling placements, working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of human services agencies

Career opportunities

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.

Accreditation

This program is designed to meet the national accreditation requirements for The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), The Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).