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Australia, Queensland
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1971
Total Students: 50,000 +
Int. Students: 8,500 +
Main Campus Address
176 Messines Ridge Rd, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia
Gain the theoretical knowledge and applied skills to register and practice as a professional counsellor. You'll be ready to work in a broad range of counselling organisations, supporting people to resolve their personal, work or relationship problems.
Working in counselling involves guiding and empowering people to develop self-understanding and make changes in their lives in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
You'll gain counselling skills and advanced theoretical knowledge by completing courses in counselling theory and practice, therapeutic interventions, group facilitation, career counselling, positive psychology, lifespan development, professional ethics and case management.
As healthcare changes and mental health awareness and understanding continue to grow, you'll learn through interprofessional collaborative teaching and learning and will be equipped to help create a healthier future for all.
Professional placements
Put your skills into practice and support the community while you study through clinical placements, either at our on-campus clinics, or one of the many leading healthcare providers we partner with.
Professional experience is built into the Bachelor of Counselling, with off-campus counselling training to prepare you for placement opportunities. This degree includes an internship and finishes with two counselling placements where you'll work with real clients in counselling organisations.
Practising teachers
You'll learn from practising experts who are contributing to some of Australia's most crucial research projects at our Griffith Centre for Mental Health, addressing key issues such as youth mental health, parenting and family interventions.
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
14 Days
Full-Time
36 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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mar 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
Griffith has a well-earned reputation for producing highly sought-after graduates in the health sector and beyond.
You'll be qualified to work in general counselling, as well as areas such as alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth, family and relationship counselling, or as a correctional counsellor, grief counsellor, and telephone and crisis support counsellor. You can also pursue further studies or training towards becoming a career counsellor, rehabilitation counsellor, guidance counsellor, and mediator.
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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