International students must meet one of the following requirements:
International students must also:
Minimum English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).
If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit pacfa.org.au.
What to expect when studying a Bachelor of Counselling with ACAP University College
Designed to equip you with the practical and soft skills you need for the counselling career you want, ACAP’s Bachelor of Counselling degree provides comprehensive counselling training with a strong focus on reflective practice. When you choose to study counselling with ACAP, our industry expert mentors will empower you to forge a successful counselling career supporting individuals, couples, families or groups in various settings.
ACAP provides a hands-on learning experience, allowing you to explore counselling frameworks, ethical practice and cultural diversity, and develop a wide range of skills across mental health, trauma-informed practice, grief and loss counselling, and more. To solidify your understanding of theoretical concepts, you’ll also undertake 200 hours of industry work placement to gain real-world experience and put your counselling skills into practice.
Our Bachelor of Counselling course is accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.
If you’re an international student looking to study a Bachelor of Counselling in Australia, ACAP is the place to be. The course offers a comprehensive grounding to counselling frameworks, essential skills, ethical practices, and cultural diversity. All International students will receive foundational training in counselling, emphasising modern techniques, theories in counselling and psychology, as well as research and practical applications. Our Bachelor of Counselling in Australia course is available to onshore international students at our Melbourne and Sydney campuses.
The Bachelor of Counselling course is made up of 24 units, which are level 100, 200 and 300 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 3 years full time or up to 8 years part time. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
Once you graduate from the Bachelor of Counselling, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
OSHC: 700 AUD per year
