Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling) (BHUS) - BHSC

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Fraser Coast campus: 919301; Distance education: 909305; Springfield campus: 929301

CRICOS code (International applicants): 063777G

 On-campusDistance education
Semester intake:Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November)
Campus:Fraser Coast, Springfield -
Fees:Student contribution amount
Tuition fee
International fee
Student contribution amount
Tuition fee
International fee
Standard duration:3 years full-time, 6 years part-time or external 
Program articulation:

From: Diploma in Community Welfare and Development

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Freecall (within Australia): 1800 640 678
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: studyarts@usq.edu.au  
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Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: international@usq.edu.au 
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Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
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Program focus

This program aims to provide two key paths of study: an enhanced understanding of the basic issues and principles in the community sector and the development of a theoretical framework for people interested in becoming professional counsellors. The program affords the opportunity to engage in specialised study of marginalised groups, such as indigenous and disability communities.

Career opportunities

This is a foundation program for people who wish to work in community organisations, community development and in the counselling field as youth counsellors, welfare workers and support workers.

Professional accreditation

Counselling is an unregulated industry and there are no legal requirements for professional accreditation. To achieve membership with the Australian Counselling Association applicants must have attended a counselling program that has at least six courses specifically devoted to counselling. The Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling) has five counselling specific courses and a project that must be related to counselling [Accreditation by the ACA is being sought.]