Avondale University
Bachelor of Arts (Counselling)
Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/6P
Campus
Lake Macquarie (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-23
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Arts (Counselling) at Avondale University in Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
1,069
International
7.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
88.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Arts (Counselling)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Arts (Counselling) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Arts (Counselling)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
Applicants with recent secondary education ATAR of 60 or above for domestic students after adjustment factors (see “How to Apply” section) ATAR of 60 or above after adjustment factors or equivalent for international students IELTS of at least 6.5 for international students with no sub-band below 6 for international students All applicants Refer to Avondale’s general admission criteria .
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
1,069
Total students
International Students
7%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
88%
Employed after graduation