Australian Courses

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Offered by Australian College of Applied Professions, ACAP University College. CRICOS course code 114474G.

Tuition (whole course)A$65,904
Duration2 yr104 weeks
Tuition per yearA$32,952
Other feesA$996
Estimated totalA$66,900
LevelMasters Degree (Coursework)

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Graduate outcomes (international graduates)

Social work, 2025: full-time work 49.8%, any work 78.3%, median salary $79,300.

ACAP University College, 2023-2025: full-time work 43.5%, median salary n/a.

Figures are for the study area or provider, not this course. Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 (International Report), QILT, Australian Government Department of Education. qilt.edu.au

Living in Sydney: rent about $930 a week, 61.3% speak a language other than English (Mandarin, Thai, Indonesian). About Sydney →

Living in West End: rent about $690 a week, 28.7% speak a language other than English (Mandarin, Greek, Spanish). About West End →

Living in Adelaide: rent about $660 a week, 42.5% speak a language other than English (Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese). About Adelaide →

Getting to Australian College of Applied Professions, ACAP University College, Adelaide (15-19 Franklin Street): Nearest station is Victoria Square (light rail Glenelg to Festival Plaza, Glenelg to Royal Adelaide Hospital), 182 m away. Also Pirie St (light rail Glenelg to Festival Plaza, Glenelg to Royal Adelaide Hospital), 267 m away, Rundle Mall (light rail Glenelg to Festival Plaza, Glenelg to Royal Adelaide Hospital), 556 m away, City South (light rail Glenelg to Festival Plaza, Glenelg to Royal Adelaide Hospital), 638 m away. Buses within 500 m: C1, C2, J1, J2, N1, 106, 110, 112, 117, 118, 140, 141 and 214 more (closest stop: Stop U1 Victoria Sq - North West side, 85 m). Plan a trip (Adelaide Metro journey planner).

Working while you study: a student visa lets you work up to 48 hours a fortnight during term and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks. The national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour, or $33.05 casual (most student jobs are casual), so a full 24 hours a week pays about $793 before tax. Most students work in hospitality, retail, cleaning, aged care, delivery and warehousing. Visa rules · Fair Work pay rates.

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  • Entry requirements — the qualifications you need to join
  • English level — the IELTS, PTE or similar score you need
  • Start dates — which months the course begins
  • Credit for past study — whether your past study makes the course shorter
  • Whether places are available now

Each school sets these rules. They can be different for each country and each student. They also change between intakes. Ask Australian College of Applied Professions, ACAP University College directly. Get the answer in writing before you pay anything.

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