Course Entry

> English Language requirements (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)

Course learning outcomes

> Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical foundational counselling issues.

> Think critically to analyse, interpret and critically evaluate psychodynamic, humanistic and systemic counselling theoretical frameworks.

> Think creatively to anticipate complexities and generate counselling solutions to work with individuals, groups, couples and families, older adults, children and adolescents at an entry level professional role.

> Use digital technologies and counselling theoretical frameworks to access and evaluate relevant information from multiple sources.

> Communicate professional counselling knowledge and contemporary ideas of therapeutic practice clearly, coherently and with independence.

> Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural and human diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.

> Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through professional self-conduct and use of appropriate counselling and psychotherapy methods.

> Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.

Fees and Scholarships

> AUD $37,050 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

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