About the course

You care about the wellbeing of those around you and want to make a positive contribution to people’s lives. One in four Australians will meet the criteria for mental illness in a 12-month period, making this career path extremely important to the community (National Survey of Mental Health).

　　Our Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Counselling gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, what impact society has on our actions, and how to empower people to act differently. Included in this course is industry placement and counselling client contact, giving you the hands-on experience ACAP is known for.

　　This course is accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). It is also accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Melbourne
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Brisbane City
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Northbridge
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Melbourne
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Brisbane City
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Northbridge
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Brisbane City
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Northbridge
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	Sydney

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian College of Applied Psychology

Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required), and

　　Be 18 years or above at the date of commencement, and

　　Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent), or

　　Completion of a Diploma or above (or equivalent), or

　　Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

　　International student IELTS requirement: Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Australian College of Applied Psychology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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