Overview
> 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.
> You’ll acquire skills to analyse 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.
> 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)
> Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical psychology and counselling situations.
> Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology and counselling knowledge and problems.
> Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate psychology and counselling relevant solutions and responses.
> Use digital technologies and psychology and counselling related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
> Communicate psychology and counselling knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
> Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
> Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology and counselling methods.
> Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
> AUD $39,000 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee
> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.