The Bachelor of Counselling at ACAP University College is a 3-year undergraduate degree that provides international students with a foundational and practical education in counselling theory, skills and applied practice. The program blends academic study with hands-on learning, including extensive professional placements (typically around 200+ hours) and volunteer experience to build real-world competencies in counselling across lifespan development, trauma-informed practice, grief and loss, mental health literacy, crisis intervention and ethical professional practice. Delivered through a combination of on-campus and blended learning, this course is designed to develop graduates who are reflective, culturally competent and ready to work in diverse counselling and support roles. The degree is professionally accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), aligning with professional standards in the industry.
Intakes: February, May/June , September
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
*Tuition estimates are for the entire program and may increase annually.
The Bachelor of Counselling focuses on core counselling competence areas rather than separate majors, with structured curriculum themes including:
• Counselling Skills Training & Practice
• Mental Health and Wellness
• Trauma-Informed Counselling Practices
• Grief and Loss Counselling
• Counselling Children & Youth
• Counselling Theory & Research Foundations
• Professional Reflection & Self-Care
• Ethical and Legal Practice Standards
• Placement and Supervised Counselling Practice
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