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Over the last 35 years, ACAP has helped over 20,000 graduates launch impactful, fulfilling careers. Education beyond the classroom is our mission.

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST

Using our understanding of how people think and act, we offer individualised learning that supports your personal journey in your specific field.

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We offer flexible learning options - on-campus, online, or a combination, with class timetables to suit your busy schedule.

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At ACAP, we build knowledge that’s useful, usable and applicable to real-life solutions and real-world change. Education beyond the classroom is our mission as we shape the specialists the future needs. Our deep understanding of people and our human-centred teaching philosophy helps develop the enterprise skills that students require in the real world to ensure a healthy career and ongoing career success. ACAP also has relationships with community organisations, not-for-profit and commercial businesses across Australia. We place many students with these organisations to get real-world experience and practical preparation for a fulfilling career.

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Through study and professional interactions, ACAP graduates are expected to possess certain qualities. Learn more about the ACAP Graduate Attributes.

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ACAP and LIV partner to launch new legal course

The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) and the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) have combined their expertise in the legal and education sectors to launch a new industry-led Practical Legal Training (PLT) course in Victoria.
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ACAP and Federal Government Scholarships on offer

Did you know that you may be eligible for a scholarship? There's a range of ACAP and Australian Government scholarships available to assist you. Find out more information and eligibility criteria.
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ACAP graduate coaching program awarded gold standard ICF accreditation

ACAP has been awarded the International Coaching Federation (ICF) accreditation for its excellence in coaching education.
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ACAP launches human-centred MBA program

An innovative, human-centred MBA for the leaders of tomorrow.
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ACAP Rebrand 20.10.21

ACAP rebrands to ‘Australian College of Applied Professions: People Powered Professional Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

An MBA helps you develop the traits of a great leader, focusing on the practical and personal skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing workforce. Develop the intellectual and social capital and the professional networks to transform yourself and take control of your future.

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You can be yourself

At ACAP you can be yourself. We promote a college culture where every voice is heard and respected. Where you have freedom from discrimination and harassment, and feel supported, valued and included.

We particularly welcome :
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Students with a disability, or ongoing medical or mental health condition
• Students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Students of diverse genders and sexualities
• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

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Personalisation makes the course and enhances learning. As a result I’ve done so much better at ACAP – both personally and academically. The lecturers are relatable, honest and supportive of leading you in the right direction.

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I chose to study at ACAP to fulfil my desire to really understand the process of mental wellness.

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Psychology clinic recognised for outstanding achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion The ACAP Psychology Clinic was awarded a Bronze Service Provider at the Australian Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards held last week
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World Social Work Day – Haidee Hicks Read our interview with Social Work Discipline Lead, Haidee Hicks.

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World Social Work Day – Christine Borg Read our interview with Social Work lecturer, Christine, Borg.

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World Social Work Day – Cath Millen Read our interview with Social Work lecturer, Cath Millen.

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Visa fee refund for international students ACAP welcomes announcement from the Australian Government

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ACAP rebrands to ‘Australian College of Applied Professions’ Driven by evolving industry and student needs, ACAP extends its unique brand of human-centred education into new fields of professional training and accreditation.
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Are mental health practitioners embracing Telehealth? A new study conducted by Associate Professor Vikki Knott from the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) reveals the attitudes of Australian psychologists towards the delivery of therapy via video conferencing technology (VCT).
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The tapestry of mental health in higher education webinar series Taking place across 2021-2022, the Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Collaboration will explore ‘the tapestry of mental health in higher education across four webinars.
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Exploring Mental Health in Higher Education The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) together with James Cook University, will host a series of webinars discussing mental health in higher education.
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ACAP student raises awareness for rare auto-immune condition ACAP Psychological Science student, Tory Gill, is bringing awareness to a rare auto-immune condition in support of Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month and her late father, Jeff Gill.
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The Tapestry of Mental Health in Higher Education webinar series – students The Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) together with James Cook University recently hosted the second in its webinar series ‘The Tapestry of Mental Health in Higher Education'.

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