Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

If you have an interest in the science of psychology and in counselling, this course will introduce you to the professional art of counselling with the added bonus of preparing you for advanced psychology training. Youll acquire skills to analyze and research behaviour and to be able to explain interactions between people and their environment. The course is also a great springboard to postgraduate studies in psychology and counselling.

Structure

Total Credit Points 360

Subjects

  • PSY1210 Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception
  • PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour
  • COU1102 Self Development 1
  • COU1212 Culture and Diversity in Therapeutic Practice
  • PSY2102 Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry
  • PSY2105 Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences
  • COU2102 Therapeutic Practice with Children and Adolescents
  • COU3101 Humanistic Models of Counselling
  • PSY2231 Developmental Psychology
  • PSY2204 Learning, Memory and Cognition
  • COU2101 Therapeutic Practice with Older Adults
  • COU3106 Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling
  • PSY3105 Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry
  • PSY3456 Mental Health and Psychological Interventions
  • COU3102 Self Development 2
  • COU3201 Contemporary Challenges in Therapeutic Practice
  • PSY3217 Cultural Issues in Psychology
  • PSY3225 Applications of Psychological Literacy
  • COU3105 Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice
  • COU3202 Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice

Standard entry requirements

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

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Joondalup International: $122,550 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
Online International: $122,550 No
  • Part-time : 6 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 3 years

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