Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling
The Cairnmillar Institute
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 03530E
TEQSA and APAC-accredited double major undergraduate degree, which provides an immersive learning experience to get you workplace-ready faster. The programs curriculum focuses solely on mental health, which means you won't need to study units that are not relevant to your future career. This course offers a pathway into the CMI Honours, 40 hours of real-world experience, and full-time or part-time study options.
Structure
The Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling consists of 300 credit points. Students undertake a total of 24 units of study, consisting of 22 coursework units (275 credit points) and two placement units (25 credit points).
Subjects
- PSY101 Foundations of Psychology
- PSY102 Research Methodology and Statistics I
- CAP101 Counselling Theories and Models
- CAP102 Person-Centred Counselling
- PSY103 Behavioural Psychology and Learning
- PSY104 Cognitive Psychology
- PCN101 Development Across the Lifespan
- PCN102 Ethical Paradigms and Philosophy
- PSY201 Social Psychology
- PSY202 Research Methodology and Statistics II
- CAP201 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
- PCN201 Psychopathology and Mental Health
- PSY203 Organisational Behaviour
- PSY204 Personality
- CAP202 Assessment Processes
- PCN202 Practical Skills for Group Facilitation
- PSY301 Neuroscience
- PSY302 Research Methodology and Statistics III
- CAP301 Working with Children and Adolescents
- CAP360 Counselling Placement/Practice 1
- PSY303 Health Psychology, Health Promotion and Behavioural Medicine
- CAP302 Trauma-Informed Practice
- CAP361 Counselling Placement/Practice 2
- PCN301 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mental Health
- PSY101 Foundations of Psychology
- PSY102 Research Methodology and Statistics I
- PCN101 Development Across the Lifespan
- PCN102 Ethical Paradigms and Philosophy
- CAP101 Counselling Theories and Models
- CAP102 Person-Centred Counselling
- PSY103 Behavioural Psychology and Learning
- PSY104 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY202 Research Methodology and Statistics II
- CAP201 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
- PSY203 Organisational Behaviour
- PSY204 Personality
- PSY201 Social Psychology
- PSY201 Social Psychology
- PCN201 Psychopathology and Mental Health
- CAP202 Assessment Processes
- PCN202 Practical Skills for Group Facilitation
- PSY302 Research Methodology and Statistics III
- CAP301 Working with Children and Adolescents
- CAP301 Working with Children and Adolescents
- PSY303 Health Psychology, Health Promotion and Behavioural Medicine
- CAP302 Trauma-Informed Practice
- PSY301 Neuroscience
- CAP360 Counselling Placement/Practice 1
- CAP361 Counselling Placement/Practice 2
- PCN301 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mental Health
Standard entry requirements
Applications for all current year 12 students and domestic non-year 12 students can be submitted through VTAC. See the Undergraduate page for more detailed information, including regarding applying for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
Recognition
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA); Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn East | Domestic: $40,020 International: $83,825 |
| No |
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