Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • Completion of a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in any discipline. Applications based on previous study or professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The admission process includes both application and interview.
  • Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - No band below 169.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) - No band below 50.
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - OET with a minimum of C (250-290) in each of the four components.
  • Internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (iPEPT) Higher Ed (entry into semester 2 2020 and semester 1 2021 only - Overall Grade of B+ with no band below B2+.
  • IELTS Overall 6, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 73, listening min. 18, Reading min. 18, Writing min. 18, Speaking min. 18
  • TOEFL PBT Overall 73, listening min. 18, Reading min. 18, Writing min. 18, Speaking min. 18
  • PTE 50

Career Outcomes

  • Counsellor
  • Psychotherapist
  • Researcher
  • Youth worker
  • Social worker
  • Community educator
  • Welfare worker
  • Mediation facilitator
  • Private practitioner
  • Family counsellor
  • Relationship counsellor
  • Rehabilitation counsellor
  • Prison counsellor
  • Financial counsellor
  • Telephone counsellor
  • School guidance counsellor
  • Trauma specialist counsellor
  • Drug and alcohol counsellor
  • Bereavement counsellor.