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.
The Bachelor of Counselling provides students with entry level training in the discipline of counselling. The course provides students with the opportunities to develop knowledge of a range of theoretical models of counselling, and the capacity to apply counselling skills to their practice with individuals, families and groups.
Students in the course will develop skills in a range of evidence-based counselling modalities, learn to practice within ethical frameworks and apply ethical decision making skills to their practice, demonstrate sensitivity to all forms of cultural diversity, and provide a culturally safe service to a wide range of clients.
ACAP is offering students through service learning an opportunity to build their capacity and also contribute to a community group in their local area. The unit provides a theoretical base for service learning but the emphasis is on a 50 hour placement in the community.
This placement, which is not a supervised Counselling placement, includes:
Planning and undertaking a 50 hour professional service-learning project during the trimester. This 50 hours service learning project contributes to the mandatory 340 hours of experiential training for the Australian Counselling Association accreditation.
Contribution to and learning from diverse individuals within communities during service-learning placement.
Critical and professional reflection prior, during and after service-learning, identifying achievements and challenges of service learning for sustainable community development.
In order to develop the practical application of knowledge and skills in workplace contexts, students will also undertake counselling placements, which are available in a range of organisational settings.
The Bachelor of Counselling provides students with a comprehensive and flexible approach to theoretical, experiential, and skills-based learning. The course is delivered in small group environments on-campus, online and by blended delivery (nine counselling units) by well-qualified and experienced academic teachers using quality curriculum. Graduates are employment-ready reflective practitioners who are capable of making significant contributions as counsellors to the community and in the workplace.
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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.
Recognition of Prior Learning is available for some units in the Bachelor of Counselling qualification. It is not available for the following units:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Counselling are career-ready practitioners, capable of making a positive, lasting impact on the lives of others. Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, students can choose to further their skills and expertise by studying the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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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
