Bachelor of Counselling / Bachelor of Human Services

Give others the tools to create positive change and live meaningfully. This degree provides a broad overview of many areas of human services, and builds knowledge and capacity for various roles in community welfare and social justice. 

You will be equipped with a wealth of counselling knowledge applicable to a variety of career pathways, as well as being taught skills to work ethically with clients who seek help. Importantly, this degree forms a strong grounding in the principles of social equity and anti-oppressive practice, which are foundational to the field.

In this program, you will:

• Gain exposure to the theory and values of human services practice and develop practical skills to ensure your success
• Extend your understanding of the nature of contemporary society, and individual, family and community behaviour
• Learn to critically analyse social problems, and intimately understand Australian social welfare

Field Placement

Students undertake two placements across the degree, comprising of 250 hours each in an approved human services organisation.