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Two honours programmes, both nationally and internationally recognised
SACAP is South Africa’s leading provider of education in the field of Applied Psychology. Of our wide range of accredited courses, we offer successful undergraduates a choice of two honours programmes:
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
Which study path suits you best?
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology
Best for you if:
- You want to pursue a master’s in psychology (clinical, counselling, educational, or research) and if your end goal is to become a psychologist.
- Register as a psychologist post your master’s specialisation. .
- You’re interested in academic research, policy, or applied psychology careers.
- You want to keep your options broad and explore areas like HR, organisational development, education, NGOs, or research.
- Want an academic qualification
What this path gives you:
- Strong academic grounding in psychology.
- Eligibility for professional or non-professional master’s programmes locally and internationally.
- Career flexibility across a wide range of psychology-related and social science fields.
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology (BPsych Equivalent Programme)
Best for you if:
- You want to register with the HPCSA as a Registered Counsellor after your honours.
- You’re eager to start practicing right away in prevention and primary intervention counselling.
- You want hands-on training in short-term counselling, assessment, and psychoeducation.
- You’re driven by community mental health and social transformation.
- Want a professional qualification
What this path gives you:
- You may register with the HPCSA as a counsellor post successful completion and passing the HPCSA boards exam.
- Professional training on an honours level.
- The ability to provide psychological services under the Registered Counsellor scope of practice.
- A pathway to master’s degrees in psychology.
Courses On Offer
Applied Psychology
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Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology [BPsych Equivalent Programme]Course Details
Bachelor of Applied Social Science Honours in Psychology
This programme has been specifically designed with SACAP’s unique emphasis on deepening knowledge, critical and analytical insight and developing competencies in psychology and the social sciences. The degree offers advanced levels of academic challenge, builds intellectual independence and research capacity at a postgraduate level of study.
- Available: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Online only
- Duration: 1-year full time On Campus | Part-time Online only (4 Academic Terms)
- Accreditation: NQF8, CHE accredited
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
This honours-equivalent programme is an 18-month course that ensures that all the requirements of an honours degree in psychology are met and that the core competencies for the Scope of Practice of a Registered Counsellor are built in. This means that successful graduates can apply for professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor.
- Available: Full-time on campus (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria)
- Duration: 18-months
- Accreditation: NQF8, CHE accredited, HPCSA
BAC accreditation
SACAP is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Institution
The BAC accreditation is a globally recognised hallmark of quality assurance, and achieving this accreditation demonstrates that we have met the high standards set by the BAC. This accreditation is validation of our commitment to excellence and our mission to provide our students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in their future careers.
Our students can be assured that their education provider has met a gold standard. To maintain BAC accreditation SACAP needs to continue to meet BAC’s standards. BAC ensure that colleges, universities and training providers provide high quality education and a great learning experience for students.
