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Empower change and build hope

Step into a career where support and care make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Southern Cross University's Bachelor of Counselling equips you with the knowledge and skills to be a compassionate and effective counsellor.

You will gain a solid foundation in psychology, assessment and intervention techniques, counselling theory and practice – all crucial for success in the field. And by learning under the Southern Cross Model, you can focus your study, achieve milestones more quickly and have a clearer vision of your career path.

Through extensive placement experiences, you'll hone your counselling skills in real-world settings, gaining invaluable practical experience. You'll be guided by our passionate faculty, renowned researchers and thought leaders in social work, psychology, and community welfare. Gain invaluable insights and benefit from their expertise as you delve into the world of professional counselling.

This degree opens doors to a wide range of counselling specialisations and career paths, allowing you to tailor your impact to what interests you most. Study our Bachelor of Counselling and discover how you can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Dr Christian Swann

“We have the opportunity to improve the mental health of our communities and make them better places to live.”

Christian Swan Associate Professor
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Undergraduate Study

Undergraduate Study

Why choose Counselling with Southern Cross?

Graduates in high demand

81% of graduates are employed full-time four months after completing their course

Good Universities Guide 2025 (Health Services and Support, Undergraduate)

Graduate job-ready

A substantial professional placement builds invaluable on-the-job experience

Guaranteed entry with Diploma of Health

Successful completion of the Diploma guarantees entry and eight (8) units of credit towards a linked Bachelor degree

Your Counselling career questions, answered

Southern Cross University prepares you for a meaningful career helping people navigate life's challenges through a combination of theory, practical skills and supervised placement experience. You'll study counselling practice, psychology, assessment, interventions and relationship-building while learning from experienced academics and researchers.  

A Counselling degree can lead to careers in community health, hospitals, mental health services, government and non-government organisations, private practice and wellbeing settings. Graduates may work as counsellors supporting individuals, families and communities.  

Yes. Demand for mental health professionals is at an all-time high, creating strong employment opportunities for qualified counsellors across community, health and private practice settings.  

You can become a counsellor by completing a recognised counselling qualification and developing professional counselling skills through supervised practice. Southern Cross University offers pathway options from the Diploma of Health and Human Sciences through to the Bachelor of Counselling and postgraduate study.  

Yes. Bachelor of Counselling students complete 200 hours of professional placement, helping them develop practical counselling skills and workplace experience before graduation.  

Yes. The Bachelor of Counselling is recognised by the Australian Counselling Association and equips graduates with the professional knowledge and practical skills required for counselling practice. 

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Scholarships

The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Alternative pathways

No matter where you're starting from, our pathway programs, Diplomas and English language courses can help you get there.

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