Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling
ACAP University College
CRICOS provider number: 01328A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12009 RTO code: 0500
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This course has been cancelled
About
Psychology and counselling complement and overlap each other in theoretical and practical knowledge. This double major combines the strengths of each discipline, providing benefits to graduates in knowledge and career outcomes as they will have further study and/or employment options related to both psychology and counselling.
Students must complete 24 units of study consisting of 10 core psychology units, 11 core counselling units and 3 multidisciplinary units. Depending on grades, a graduate may be eligible to enter fourth-year psychology programs such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons). To become a registered psychologist, a fourth year of study is essential. Graduates may also apply for postgraduate degrees offered by the disciplines of Counselling and Social Work, such as the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
For 540221: This course is offered on-campus or through a combination of online and blended delivery. Blended delivery consists of a combination of face-to-face and online learning. Mandatory on-campus workshops are a component of this course.
This course is also available on-campus in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth.
Areas of study
This course offers an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited three-year sequence featuring a major in psychology and a major in counselling. This double major combines the strengths of each discipline, providing benefits to graduates in knowledge and career outcomes as they will have further study and/or employment options related to both psychology and counselling.
Career opportunities
Mental health, disability, employment, government, health, community, general counselling, alcohol and other drugs abuse counselling (with further training), bereavement and loss counselling, family and relationships counselling, welfare, immigration, youth services, human resources, recruitment, market research, training and aged care.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Read more about ACAP’s standards and accreditation.
Practical experience
The course provides substantial counselling experience through 200 hours of student placement (including 40 hours of client counselling contact) and 140 hours of voluntary counselling related fieldwork.
Honours
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) is available as an additional year (or part-time eqv). Entry to the Honours program is a competitive merit-based application process.
Visit the Australian Psychological Society website for more information about psychology registration.
Fees and charges
Refer to ACAP current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English.
Qualification: One of the following:
- completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
- admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)
and participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
ATARs are not a necessary component of the ACAP admissions criteria. We assess undergraduate applicants on other applicable admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with work and life experience
Interview: If you will be aged over 21 years by the start date of your selected trimester you must participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
Also refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACAP website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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