Study an Applied Psychology Online Course at SACAP

The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) is one of the country’s leading private higher education institutions offering qualifications in applied psychology in South Africa. The College offers a range of applied psychology qualifications, including certificates, diplomas and both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, each of which is designed within an applied psychology framework. 

SACAPs Online Campus is designed our interactive learning materials to keep you engaged with your online studies. You can expect academic excellence, ongoing support and the ability to manage your weekly workload while meeting the academic module’s requirements. In short, we’ve made sure that online studying is a deeply rewarding experience.

Our Applied Psychology Online Courses

 

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology and Counselling).

This is considered our gold standard of social science qualifications. It provides an excellent foundation providing graduates with useful skills for their career development and also and enables articulation in further study within the social sciences.

  • Study options: On campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban & Cape Town) and Online
  • Duration: 3 year full-time, 5 years part-time
  • Modules: 26
  • Accreditation: NQF 7, CHE accredited
  • Practicum: 200 hours including supervision

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Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills

This is a good starting point if you’re interested in studying counselling and communication skills but aren’t yet ready to commit to longer-term studies.

  • Study options: On campus (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria) and Online
  • Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
  • Modules: 9
  • Accreditation: NQF 5, CHE accredited

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Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills

This is a comprehensive vocational qualification that places a strong focus on practical counselling and communication skills.

  • Study options: On campus (Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg & Pretoria) and Online
  • Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
  • Modules: 18
  • Accreditation: NQF 6, CHE accredited, professionally endorsed by the SAQA recognised ASCHP (Registered Professional Body SAQA ID: 984)

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Bachelor of Psychology

This 4-year, full-time professional degree leads to registration as a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

  • Campus options: On Campus (Cape Town and Johannesburg)
  • Duration: 4 years, full-time only
  • Modules: 31
  • Accreditations: NQF 8, CHE and HPCSA accredited
  • Practicum: 720 hours over 12 months, including supervision

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