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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
An NQF Level 8 professional diploma (SAQA ID 123611) approved by the HPCSA Board of Psychology, preparing graduates for registration as a Registered Counsellor. It replaces SACAP's former Honours in Psychology (BPsych equivalent).
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Psychology | Duration: 18 months full-time (includes a 6-month, 720-hour practicum) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Term 1; applications open 3 July 2026 and close 31 August 2026 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Eight modules plus a 720-hour full-time community-based practicum in Year 2.
After completing the qualification, the HPCSA Board Examination and registration, graduates can work as Registered Counsellors, school counsellors, student wellness practitioners, community mental health practitioners, NGO counsellors or employee wellness practitioners.
A bachelor's degree (NQF 7) or appropriate Advanced Diploma with a Psychology major, with a GPA of 65% or above in all Psychology subjects in the final year. Applicants not meeting this may apply through RPL with a portfolio of evidence.
ZAR 86,565 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 R91,121.70. 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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