Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Counselling in Sydney Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
30,015
(c. USD21,122.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Counselling is designed for aspiring professionals. This comprehensive three-year course combines theoretical knowledge with practical training. Counselors specializing in addiction treatment and trauma support encounter diverse client challenges and broader societal pressures. Contact us now to begin your educational path.
Modern counseling professionals address numerous concerns, from addiction recovery to trauma therapy, while navigating client difficulties and community-wide stressors. Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Arts with a Counseling Major delivers a rigorous three-year curriculum that equips students with both foundational theories and practical competencies essential for success in this challenging field. Program alumni pursue rewarding careers across multiple sectors, with their adaptable skills being highly valued by employers. This degree specifically trains students for roles in trauma therapy, addiction counseling, and family support services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 2 successfully completed subjects, or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:
Their experience. Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
STAT Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 2 successfully completed subjects, or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:
Their experience. Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
STAT Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18
Tuition
AUD
30,015