About the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
Address and contact details
Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
About the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
The Australian College of Applied Psychology 
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a counsellor, a community services professional, or you wish to focus on coaching, people management or work in human resources, the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) is the place for you.With over 26 years experience, ACAP specialises in providing accredited courses in applied psychology which is the study and application of how people interact and what motivates their actions. Offering courses in counselling, coaching and people management, ACAP can provide you with the opportunity to:
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develop your skills;
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increase your knowledge; and,
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gain a relevant, practical qualification that can be applied across a range of professions and industries.
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As an ACAP student you:
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can study on-campus in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, by flexible delivery or in a mix of modes**;
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will study in classes with an average of no more than 20 students when you study on campus, giving you the opportunity to get to know your fellow students and your educators;
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undertake a student placement (unpaid work experience) as part of the requirements of your qualification* - meaning you’ll have experience on your CV before you graduate; and
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have the ability to start with a Bachelors degree and work your way up to a Masters!
**Not all courses are offered in all modes or at all campus locations – please check the ACAP website for details.
* Student placements form a part of the Bachelor of Applied Social Science and Graduate Diploma of Counselling courses.
ACAP is recognised as a Higher Education provider that meets government and industry standards.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
Not limited
National Priority Places
Not applicable
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Address and Contact details
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Street Address: Level 5, 11 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address: Locked Bag 11, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Telephone: 1800 061 199 (Toll Free Number)
Phone: (02) 9964 6306
Fax: (02) 9964 6370
Email: info@acap.edu.au
Campus Location
Sydney campus:
Level 5, 11 York St, Wynyard Sydney
Brisbane campus:
Level 2, 99 Creek St, Brisbane
Melbourne campus:
400 Queen St, Melbourne
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Course Information
Courses Finder
Online Handbook
Student Handbook
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Academic Structure
Australian College of Applied Psychology's academic structure
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Information for enrolling students
Open Days
ACAP has Information Evenings and Open Days, which give you the opportunity to find out more about the College and a taste of who we are.
Sydney Info Evenings
Brisbane Info Evenings
Melbourne Info Evenings
Application process
Tertiary Admission Application
Not applicable - direct applications only
Direct Applications
Fill out an application online or
Phone: 1800 061 199 or +61 2 9964 6306
Fax: +61 2 9964 6370
Email: info@acap.edu.au
Important Enrolment Dates
2010 term dates:
Term 1, 22 February – 21 May
Term 2, 7 June – 3 September
Term 3, 20 September – 10 December
For a detailed academic calendar visit the ACAP website
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Entry requirements vary depending on the qualification undertaken. Visit the ACAP website for further information.
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Scholarship Information
ACAP offers three scholarships each year to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds (who are Australian citizens or holders of permanent humanitarian visas) with the cost of their course fees. The scholarship awardees receive every second module at no cost, for the duration of their course (i.e. 50% of all module fees are covered by the scholarship).
There are three scholarships available:
Two for students starting the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling):
- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Scholarship; and,
- The Alan Rowe Scholarship
And one for students starting the Graduate Diploma of Counselling:
- The Nora Huppert Scholarship
If you want more information regarding our scholarships visit the ACAP website
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Quality Information
ACAP, as an accredited higher education provider, is audited by the Australian University Quality Agency (AUQA) every five years. It was first audited in 2007. To view the quality audit report of ACAP, please visit here.
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