The most flexible way to a recognised counselling qualification. Enrol now.

Be recognised for your ability to integrate theory into practice, and for your ethics and professionalism with the Master of Applied Social Science.

This course is suitable if you wish to further develop your knowledge and skills in both the counselling and management areas of applied social science at Masters level. You can select from a range of counselling and management modules to meet your individual requirements.

Upon completion, you'll be well suited for employment in a range of private and public sectors.

Delivered by the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), this course focuses on experiential learning, so you emerge job ready with skills you can apply immediately.

Master of Applied Social Science Course Structure

There are 12 modules in this counselling course: Theories of Contemporary Society Research Practices and Methodologies Core Counselling or Management Module 1 Core Counselling or Management Module 2 Core Counselling or Management Module 3 Core Counselling or Management Module 4 Elective 1 Elective 2 The Contextualised Self Independent Project Specialisation Elective 1 Specialisation Elective 2

You can mix counselling and management modules to meet your individual requirements, or complete other counselling electives. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about the modules for this course.

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Specialisation Programs

ACAP also offers specialist postgraduate courses for those who want to specialise in either counselling or management:

• Master of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
• Master of Applied Social Science (Management)

Be Job Ready

Classes for this applied social science course are small and interactive, and focus on hands-on learning. The curriculum is developed and updated in consultation with industry, so you are work ready upon completion and able to apply your skills immediately.

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Flexible Learning Methods To help fit your study around your lifestyle, work and family commitments, we provide a choice of learning methods: On-campus in Sydney or Brisbane Interactive and lively classes; maximum of 18 students per class By correspondence Study from anywhere in Australia and overseas; all you need is a postal address Online Log on and learn from anywhere in the world; all you need is regular computer and Internet access Summer School Intensive study option for busy students or those who want to complete their studies sooner

Flexible & Affordable Study Flexibility and support were the reasons I chose ACAP. Choice of class times means I can continue to work full-time and the government loan scheme helps pay my fees. Malcolm Breen

You can select a different study method for each module you enrol in. If you choose to study your full qualification by correspondence or online, you may wish to attend ACAP's intensive development workshops on campus to further develop your skills.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about the different study methods available and enrolment dates.

Practical Assessments, Not Exams

There are no exams for this counselling course. As ACAP values experiential learning, the College uses assessments to determine if learning outcomes have been achieved.

ACAP's assessments combine both theory and practice, and can take the form of interviews, videotaped role-plays, self-critiques, essays, journals, projects and presentations. Most modules contain 3 assessments.

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Exceptional Student Support

A wide range of student support is available:

• Academic guidance: get professional assistance to help you understand and prepare for assessments - especially useful for those who have not studied for many years
• Student resources: access academic and administrative information through a web-based resource centre
• Student support counsellors: receive professional career guidance and counselling from qualified experts

In addition, those studying by correspondence or online have access to a dedicated support person by phone or email.

You may also be eligible for financial assistance through the FEE-Higher Education Loans Program (FEE-HELP). Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now to discuss your eligibility.

About ACAP

ACAP is a leading Higher Education Provider (HEP) in applied psychology and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). ACAP educators are highly experienced practitioners with current industry knowledge.

The College has over 20 years' experience in the industry, and is a supporter of key associations including the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Find out more about ACAP.