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The Cairnmillar Institute

Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Hawthorn East (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
A$29,339 (2027-28)

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Psychology graduates pursue professional training as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists (requiring a further postgraduate qualification), or enter careers in HR, UX research, market research, mental health support and social care.

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Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio
18.0:1

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
A$29,339
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

  • Current Year 12 graduates Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who are under 21 and do not meet ATAR requirements may be considered on the basis of other life and work experience, including successful completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.
  • Foundation course or equivalent.
  • Resume Some applicants may be required to provide a current copy of their resume or CV to support their application.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Cairnmillar Institute Equity schemes information and the Cairnmillar Institute website Recent Year 12 graduates Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who are under 21 and do not meet ATAR requirements may be considered on the basis of other life and work experience, including successful completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.
  • Foundation course or equivalent.
  • Resume Some applicants may be required to provide a current copy of their resume or CV to support their application.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Cairnmillar Institute Equity schemes information and the Cairnmillar Institute website Applicants with Higher Education study Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who are under 21 and do not meet ATAR requirements may be considered on the basis of other life and work experience, including successful completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.
  • Foundation course or equivalent.
  • Resume Some applicants may be required to provide a current copy of their resume or CV to support their application.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Cairnmillar Institute Equity schemes information and the Cairnmillar Institute website Applicants with VET study Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who are under 21 and do not meet ATAR requirements may be considered on the basis of other life and work experience, including successful completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.
  • Foundation course or equivalent.
  • Resume Some applicants may be required to provide a current copy of their resume or CV to support their application.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Cairnmillar Institute Equity schemes information and the Cairnmillar Institute website Applicants with work and life experience Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who are under 21 and do not meet ATAR requirements may be considered on the basis of other life and work experience, including successful completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.
  • Foundation course or equivalent.
  • Resume Some applicants may be required to provide a current copy of their resume or CV to support their application.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Cairnmillar Institute Equity schemes information and the Cairnmillar Institute website

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

What Students Love

  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Great café culture
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Active music scene

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Psychology graduates pursue professional training as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists (requiring a further postgraduate qualification), or enter careers in HR, UX research, market research, mental health support and social care.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
A$29,339
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
A$88,017
For full 3.0F/P

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

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Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)A$29,339per year, 2027-28 Official fee page