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Master of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Working as a counsellor is an enriching experience, and this Masters program allows you to continue to develop your specialised skills, apply the latest research developments to practical cases and sharpen your understanding of the latest issues.

The Masters of Applied Social Science (Counselling) is a two-year program and is PACFA accredited. It is designed for those already working as counsellors, and combines a high level of academic rigour with ACAP’s uniquely practical approach to learning. Places are available on-campus in the CBD in Sydney and Brisbane. You can also study by flexible delivery which includes attendance at workshops on-campus.

Quick look at the Masters of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Course lengthMaximum five years full-time. Minimum two years part-time.
Entry requirements

To be accepted into the program applicants must hold one of the following:

  • Relevant undergraduate degree (credit average or above)
  • Relevant undergraduate degree (pass average) plus ACAP Bridging Course
  • Related Advanced Diploma (credit average or above) plus 5 years relevant work experience or ACAP Bridging Course
  • Unrelated undergraduate degree (credit average or above) plus three years relevant work experience and ACAP Bridging Course.
Available toDomestic and international students
StudyOn-campus in Sydney or Brisbane, or via flexible delivery for domestic students.
On-campus in Sydney for international students.
Modules12 modules, including two specialisation modules. One module (Advanced Clinical Supervision) requires you to have access to at least three clients.
ElectivesChoose two electives from existential/humanistic therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive/behavioural therapy
FundingFEE-HELP and scholarships are available
CRICOS course code060134M NSW

See more details in the Course Guide

Counsellor Development Workshops

Counsellor Development Workshops (CDWs) are a requirement for students in the counselling specialisation who have studied through Flexible Delivery, and not completed a minimum of 3 of the following modules on campus:

Counsellor Development Workshops (CDWs) provide a highly dynamic and interactive opportunity to apply skills and knowledge. They consist of three individual one week workshops which include intensive exercises and activities designed to consolidate the integration of theory and practice. Workshops are held throughout the year at the Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. For workshop times and dates see the Academic Calendar.