Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Counselling

About the course

This dual degree develops a strong foundation in psychological science and counselling practice to help you understand behaviour and support mental and emotional wellbeing. You’ll study core psychology areas, research methods and ethics, alongside counselling theory and skills for diverse and multicultural settings, with opportunities for practical community experience through placements. This is a four-year Bachelor programme in Psychology and Counselling. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across human services and wellbeing settings, including community health, mental health services, disability support, child protection, aged care, corrections, education, government and non-government organisations, and telephone counselling. The programme is designed to meet accreditation requirements for relevant psychology and counselling bodies, supporting pathways into supervised practice and further training. This is a Bachelor qualification focused on Psychology and Counselling careers.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,148 - 1,518	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 977 - 1,292
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 271 - 359

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)