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Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling

The Cairnmillar Institute · Melbourne, Australia · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years full-time

Tuition / year

A$29,339 (≈ ₹19.1 lakh)

Intakes

February (Semester 1); July (Semester 2)

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Course overview

Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course at The Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne, Australia. It takes 3 years full-time, with intakes in February (Semester 1); July (Semester 2).

The Cairnmillar Institute is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityThe Cairnmillar Institute (Private)
LocationMelbourne, Australia
CourseBachelor of Psychology and Counselling
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Duration3 years full-time
Tuition per yearA$29,339 (≈ ₹19.1 lakh)
IntakesFebruary (Semester 1); July (Semester 2)
English requirementIELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, TOEFL iBT 87 (L19, R19, W21, S19) or PTE 64 with 60 in each

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is A$29,339 a year, about ₹19.1 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$88,017 (≈ ₹57.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2027 international rate: A$29,338.85 a year (8 units of A$3,667.36); A$88,016.54 for 3 years. Annual increases may apply.

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Career outcomes

Job roles

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Counselling psychologist
  • Educational psychologist
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Health psychologist
  • Occupational psychologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • NHS
  • Bupa
  • Alberta Health Services
  • Nuffield Health
  • Randstad
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • Korn Ferry
  • Save the Children

Eligibility

General entry requirements at The Cairnmillar Institute for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling: Year 12 or equivalent (Class 12). The course page gives an ATAR of 60 for Australian school leavers and points overseas applicants to the international students page.
  • Student visa holders must study full-time.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, TOEFL iBT 87 (L19, R19, W21, S19) or PTE 64 with 60 in each.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
UndergraduateIELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component), TOEFL iBT 87 (L19, R19, W21, S19) or PTE 64 (60 in each)
Honours, graduate diploma and master'sIELTS 7.0 (7.0 in each component), TOEFL iBT 100 (L25, R25, W27, S23) or PTE 72 (72 in each)
OETAccepted for counselling and psychotherapy courses: overall B, with C in each component
WaiversNone: Cairnmillar says accreditation rules mean it gives no English test waivers. Five years living or working in an English-speaking country may be accepted instead.

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Intakes

This course starts in: February (Semester 1); July (Semester 2).

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Australia

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • Proof of identity (passport)
  • CV or résumé
  • APS assessment of an overseas psychology degree (psychology postgraduate courses)
  • English test results
  • Referee reports if shortlisted

About The Cairnmillar Institute

The Cairnmillar Institute is a small, not-for-profit provider in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, that teaches only psychology, counselling and psychotherapy. It was founded in 1961 and also runs low-cost counselling clinics, where it says it gives about 9,000 sessions a year. Not every course is open to international students; those that are include a bachelor's degree in psychology and counselling, an honours year, counselling and psychotherapy postgraduate courses, and a Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology).

Indian students look at Cairnmillar for professionally accredited training: the psychology courses are accredited by APAC, and the counselling courses by the Australian Counselling Association (and PACFA for the master's). Entry is selective, postgraduate psychology applicants must have their degree assessed by the Australian Psychological Society, and the English bar is high, with no waivers.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling at The Cairnmillar Institute?

The tuition for international students is A$29,339 a year (about ₹19.1 lakh). 2027 international rate: A$29,338.85 a year (8 units of A$3,667.36); A$88,016.54 for 3 years. Annual increases may apply. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling?

The course takes 3 years full-time.

What English score do I need?

IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, TOEFL iBT 87 (L19, R19, W21, S19) or PTE 64 with 60 in each. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: February (Semester 1); July (Semester 2). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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