About the course

Begin your career with the knowledge needed for future studies in counselling, psychology, social work, human services or community health. In this program you will:

　　Learn how people think and behave and how to relate to different communities, including children, families, Indigenous Australians and older people

　　Learn about the importance of ethics and social justice, and start to build skills to interact with clients

　　On successful completion, receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit towards a Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), or Bachelor of Social Work Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Gympie
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Caboolture
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Gympie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Caboolture
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Gympie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Caboolture
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Gympie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Caboolture
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Gympie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Caboolture
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Gympie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Caboolture

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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