Learn counselling skills and become future-fit for a career in the field
Counselling is one of Australia’s most rapidly growing industries and a field that continues to grow in response to societal changes, advancements in research and emerging therapeutic approaches. With the rapid rise of telehealth as a professional practice, counsellors who can adapt to this new technology will be sought after by clients and employers.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in counselling designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the issues that affect people in society and the skills to help them find strategies to manage. Because of our long history of helping adults ready themselves for ever-changing workplaces, our postgraduate courses include professional training which ensures you are future-fit to adapt and innovate within this dynamic field. You can specialise in areas such as children and adolescents, grief and loss, relationships, trauma and mental health. You’ll learn from experts who are engaged in cutting-edge research and have the experience to help you secure your career in counselling.
Most of our students choose to study online, where they belong to a community of adults who bring their life and work experiences together to build networks for the future. On-campus students can access accommodation, sporting and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters per year.
Throughout your studies, you will be introduced to Australia’s mental healthcare system and build the practical skillset required of a modern counsellor. UNE have been training university-qualified counsellors for over 25 years. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the counselling courses on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units,…
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
At the heart of community services is a desire to help people – to promote social justice and inclusion, and enable people to flourish. UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Community Services will enable you to develop the skills to empower…
- 2 or 2.5 or 3 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Criminology is the study of crime and our responses to crime. UNE's Bachelor of Criminology investigates factors that cause criminal behaviour and how crime can be prevented within wider society. The course offers a variety of key topics and…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Do you want to understand more about what drives human behaviour? Gain in-depth knowledge of the scientific study of human behaviour, as well as research and analytical experience, with UNE's innovative Bachelor of Psychological Science.…
- 1.5 or 3 years full-time
- Up to 5 or up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of our lives, meaning that there has never been a better time than now to safeguard your future career with scientific knowledge and practical skills. With 20…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
By studying UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science degree you will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations,…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with the practical skills to…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Explore the social contexts of welfare, community service and health work with UNE’s Diploma of Community Welfare and Wellbeing. Build on your existing industry experience, vocational qualifications, or interest in welfare and community service work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
The health and social care sector in Australia is rapidly growing, creating a high demand for professionals equipped with foundational skills in evidence-based, interdisciplinary practice. The Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Work) at UNE…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to consider the following courses as alternatives: Diploma in Community Welfare and WellbeingBachelor of Community Services Supporting those in need is one of the most rewarding…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore our suite of undergraduate courses for an alternative course that meets your goals. The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore our Bachelor of Psychological Science as an alternative. Explore the mind and enhance your career with our new Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science. This new…
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore the following courses as alternatives: Diploma in Community Welfare and WellbeingBachelor of Community Services Youth and community work is a rapidly growing sector in…
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
In the human and community services sector, research plays a critical role in identifying gaps in service delivery, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing evidence-based policies and interventions. Having a strong understanding of research …
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
If you are seeking to commence this course in 2025, please see the 2025 Bachelor of Psychology with Honours course page. Pursue a career in the diverse and rapidly changing field of psychology with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Psychology with…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
One Health recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, and the need for collaboration among multiple sectors to promote optimal health outcomes for all. By recognising the interconnectedness of these three fields,…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
With flexible online delivery, the UNE Graduate Certificate in School Psychology provides you with the specialised practice skills required to work in educational settings. This course is uniquely designed to be studied alongside UNE's Master of …
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2025
- Online
In today's educational landscape, the demand for effective wellbeing support in schools is on the rise. The UNE Graduate Certificate in School Wellbeing Support equips you with the specialised skills and knowledge needed to meet this demand.…
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
Whether you are new to professional counselling or want to safeguard your career with an industry-recognised qualification, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Counselling gives you real-world skills and knowledge, underpinned by a strong philosophical…
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Develop the skills you need to pivot in your career with UNE's Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Our course is ideal for people who have completed a degree in any discipline who are interested in a career in professional psychology, but who do not …
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 5 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
The One Health concept focuses on the holistic, connected approach to health, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Today, we understand much more about infectious diseases than we did pre-2020. We know that…
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
At the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic…
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
If you are seeking to commence this course in 2025, please see the 2025 Master of Professional Psychology course page. Gain the skills you need to practice as a provisional psychologist with UNE’s Master of Professional Psychology, an accredited…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) Advanced Entry provides advanced training in Clinical Psychology to Psychology graduates who already hold an accredited fifth-year qualification. Adding clinical psychology skills will broaden your scope of…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
If you are seeking to commence this course in 2025, please see the 2025 Master of Psychology (Clinical) course page. Future fit your career in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology by adding advanced clinical skills and the practical…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
One Health is a rapidly emerging discipline in public health, representing a multidisciplinary approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Examining these connections can help us to identify the root…
- 0.5 or 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Build on your existing knowledge and passion for social justice and human rights with practical experience and flexibly delivered case-based learning. Gain the skills necessary to address barriers, inequality and injustices faced by marginalised and …
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Embrace your passion for person-centred clinical practice and pursue research excellence in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology. UNE’s PhD in Clinical Psychology prepares you to provide high-quality clinical services as a registered…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 1
- On Campus
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
What our students say
The three courses I have completed at UNE have been practical, skills-based and informative. Currently, I am working as a lecturer in Counselling at UNE.
Louise Taylor, PhD (Counselling) student and lecturerFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Counselling
With demand for allied health professionals strong and rising, UNE’s counselling offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the industry. Strengthen your future career options in the field of mental health. Explore our counselling courses now.
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- Major
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- Specialist Course
Develop your ability to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community with UNE's highly regarded social work and community teaching team. Become future-fit for the rapidly changing world of welfare that is forecast to focus on equity…
Develop your ability to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community with UNE's highly regarded social work and community teaching team. Become future-fit for the rapidly changing world of welfare that is forecast to focus on equity and resilience.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Community Services | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Social Work | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
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Careers in Counselling
By studying counselling with UNE, you will have the future-proof interpersonal and ethical skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers within the allied health area. With the need for those with expertise in counselling set to rise, professionals with good training and advanced skillsets can find work in a variety of settings.
- School counsellor
Work in educational settings to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. - Substance abuse counsellor
Help individuals struggling with addiction to achieve recovery and maintain sobriety. - Couples and family counsellor
Assist couples and families in resolving conflicts, improving communication, and building healthier relationships. - Rehabilitation counsellor
Aid people with disabilities to achieve independence and employment, providing support and resources. - Career counsellor
Assist individuals in exploring career options, making career-related decisions, and developing job-seeking skills. - Mental health counsellor
Offer counselling and support to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. - Social worker
Address various social and emotional challenges by providing advocacy, support, and access to community resources. - Community services manager
Oversee and coordinate social service programs and organisations focused on community well-being and support.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
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Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
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