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Bachelor of Counselling

UndergraduateUNE-CNS-DEG2026

Course information for 2026 intake

Become a trusted counsellor

Build a foundation in counselling theory, practice, and ethics. You’ll work on a genuine and caring approach. Graduate ready for careers in mental health, family, trauma, or youth counselling. Demand for qualified counsellors continues to grow.

Study method
100% online study with practicum placement
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
23

Indicative first year fee

$9,504

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Counselling

About this degree

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Professional recognition

UNE's Bachelor of Counselling is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), a national peak association, and Australia's largest single registration body for counsellors and psychotherapists. On completion of your degree, you will be eligible to become a registered counsellor with the ACA.

Student membership with the ACA is available while undertaking the course, with professional membership eligibility after graduation. After graduating, should you continue to engage in ongoing professional development, you will also be eligible to be listed on the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP), an independent national register of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.