Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge in psychology, counselling and behavioural research methodologies, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more specialisations as a basis for independent lifelong learning. Advanced and innovative topics include conservation psychology, cognitive neuroscience, occupational health, discursive and conversational analysis, psychology and Aboriginal Australians and qualitative, community-based and participatory research methods.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) degree will have cognitive skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge. Graduates will also develop cognitive & technical skills (including practical workplace experience, laboratory work and interpersonal skills training) to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas; cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving real world and scientific problems with intellectual independence; and communication skills to present a clear, coherent & independent exposition of psychological and counselling knowledge and ideas.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) degree will demonstrate the application of psychological and counselling knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional psychology and counselling practice and/or scholarship. They will be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts in areas such as professional psychology, counselling, mental health, research and project work, social services and human resources; with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.

This program comprises 108 units including: 54 units of psychology courses (comprising 40.5 units of core and 13.5 units of specialist psychology courses), a 4.5 unit Aboriginal content course, 13.5 units of core professional/career development courses, 27 units of core counselling & interpersonal skills courses, and a core 9 unit 150 hour work experience placement.