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Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology and Counselling)
South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Term 1; applications close 28 February 2027
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South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
A professional four-year NQF Level 8 degree (SAQA ID 84166) with an undergraduate entry point, approved by the HPCSA Board of Psychology and leading to registration as a Registered Counsellor. It includes a six-month, 720-hour full-time practicum. Intake is limited to 20 students per campus per year.
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Psychology | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Term 1; applications open 2 July 2026 and close 30 October 2026 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Thirty-one modules including Introduction to Psychology, Counselling Modalities, Psychometric Assessment, Community Psychology, Psychopathology, a Practicum (72 credits) and a Research Thesis.
Graduates can register with the HPCSA as a Registered Counsellor providing short-term supportive counselling, screening and community-based interventions, and are eligible for a cognate master's degree.
National Senior Certificate with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in six recognised NSC subjects including Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy and English; or Senior Certificate (pre-2008) with endorsement with English and Mathematics/Maths Literacy at Standard Grade or better; or a Higher Certificate (NQF 5), Advanced Certificate or cognate Diploma; or RPL with a portfolio of evidence. A screening and selection process including an interview applies.
ZAR 86,936 a year (2026). 2026 fee schedule, Cape Town campus, full-time, Year 1 tuition on Payment Option 1 (annual upfront, already includes SACAP's 5% early settlement discount); total tuition across the termly plan is R91,512.00. Excludes the annual registration fee, textbooks Source
Applications are made online with supporting documents and proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee (the amount depends on the course); after acceptance the registration fee is paid to secure the place.
Apply through the official page: https://apply.sacap.edu.za/
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