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Bachelor of Science (Counselling)

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Summary

Bachelor of Science Major Counselling (BSCI)

Study Mode

On-campus
External

Start

Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November)

Number of Units

24 units

Duration

3 years or part-time equivalent

Campus

Ipswich

The Counselling major is not available to international students studying on-campus. Domestic students can complete this major on-campus through a mixture of on-campus and external courses.

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Program Information Set

Making a positive impact

If you are passionate about working with people then a Counselling major in the Bachelor of Science will put you on the right path.

With a practical focus, the Counselling major will equip you with the skills necessary to manage the demands of a human services practitioner and a solid foundation to work in community organisations.

Combine the 8-unit Counselling major with a 12-unit Psychology major in the Bachelor of Science to strengthen your job opportunities. USQ’s 12-unit Psychology major within the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied	Units
Core courses	4
plus 1 x first 8-unit major	8
plus 1 x second 8-unit major plus 4 x electives or 12 x electives	12
Total	24

Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs¹ for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:

Study Mode	Cost
Commonwealth supported	AUD 8710
Domestic full fee paying	AUD 19060

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

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1 These are indicative annual fees for 2017 and costs will vary depending on the actual courses selected during your study. Fees may also vary from year to year as they are reviewed annually.

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OP/Rank

This is the 2017 OP / Rank for this program.

Bonus points may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your OP/Rank. The bonus points don’t apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information on USQ’s Admissions Bonus Schemes carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Entry Requirements

Subject pre-requisite: English (4, SA) or equivalent

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Alternate pathways

A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.

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How to apply

Apply with QTAC

If you're new to USQ

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If you're a current or previous USQ student (Not Head Start students)

Note: The Counselling major is not available to international students studying on-campus.

QTAC codes

Mode	Codes
External	926555
Ipswich	936552
Toowoomba	906552

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

Semester 3, 2017 - applications close Monday 6 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 13 November 2017.
Semester 1, 2018 - applications close Monday 19 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 26 February 2018.
Semester 2, 2018 - applications close Monday 2 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 16 July.

If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.

Credit for previous study or work experience

You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.