South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) Online Application Form 2023/2024, Courses Offered, Admission Requirements, Prospectus, and How to apply for South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) admission 2023 intake.
This is to inform the general public and prospective students that the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) online application form 2023 has been opened for enrollment.
South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) offers courses for Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs and has a serene study environment.
South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) Online Application 2023 | How to Apply.
Applications to the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) for the 2023 admission year are open for Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma, and Undergraduate applicants. Prospective applicants can apply now the applications are available for submission.
Before applying for admission at The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP);
- Make sure you meet the admission requirements and the required academic points score for your chosen qualification.
- Know your choice of course to study
- Have Valid Contact Details: Ensure that you have a valid cellphone number and email address.
- Prepared Your Documents: These documents will be required from students applying to study at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) for the first time. You will need to upload them as part of your application so make sure you have the following before you begin the online process.
All students who wish to apply for admission at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) are recommended to have the following essential documents/attachments (scanned & uploaded to an electronic device)
- Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
See Also: South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) Prospectus 2023 PDF Download.
List of Courses Offered at South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)
Below is the list of courses that you can study at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP):
Certificates & Diplomas
- Higher Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
Degrees & Postgraduate
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology)
- BAppSocSci Degree (Majoring in Psychology and Business Management)
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
- Masters of Social Science (Community Mental Health Promotion)
Professional Degrees
- Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours (Psychology) [Bpsych Equivalent Programme]
COACHING COURSES
Short Courses
- Coaching in the Workplace
Certificates
- Coach Practitioner Programme
- Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme
Postgraduate
- Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching
SACAP Courses At A Glance
Higher Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
SACAP’s Higher Certificate is an excellent point of entry into the field of psychology, human behaviour and mental health. It’s a short, 15 month, vocational qualification that has been specifically designed to equip you with introductory knowledge and basic counselling and communication skills. Not only does the Higher Certificate offer “work-ready” practical training, it’s also a springboard into higher education in this exciting field.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) and Online |
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DURATION | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
INTAKES | 3 Intakes per year |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 10 modules (At least 120 credits) NQF 5, CHE accredited |
Advanced Certificate in Counselling & Communication Skills
SACAP’s Advanced Certificate builds on an existing foundation of learning. It’s a short, 1-year, vocational qualification that has been specifically designed to further your knowledge and insight in psychology, human behaviour and mental health. Not only does the Advanced Certificate provide a strong focus on applied counselling and communication skills for application in a variety of counselling environments – it also develops deeper knowledge in specific counselling areas of your choice.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
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DURATION | 15 months full-time 2 years part-time |
INTAKES | 3 Intakes per year |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 9 modules (at least 120 credits) NQF 6, CHE accredited IRCEP recognised |
FIELDWORK | 200 hours including supervision |
Bachelor of Applied Social Science
SACAP’s BAppSocSci degree is a comprehensive, 3-year, undergraduate qualification that develops a robust theoretical and methodological understanding of the discipline of psychology embedded within the social sciences. It has been specifically designed to build critical thinking and a depth of understanding of the individual within a social context and positions you well for admission into an Honours degree or postgraduate studies in psychology, the social sciences or related fields. What’s more, the BAppSocSci incorporates essential “work-ready” counselling and communication skills.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) and Online |
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DURATION | 3 years full-time 5 years part-time |
INTAKES | 3 Intakes per year |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 28 modules (At Least 360 credits) NQF 7, CHE accredited |
FIELDWORK | 200 hours including supervision |
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in HRM and Psychology)
SACAP’s three year BAppSocSci undergraduate degree offers an option to specialise in human resource management. The degree builds critical thinking skills and a depth of understanding of the individual within a social and organisational context. The graduate is well-positioned for admission into an honours degree or postgraduate studies in psychology, the social sciences, or human resource management. The specialisation also incorporates essential “work ready” human resource management skills.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) and Online |
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DURATION | 3 years, full-time, on campus5 years, part-time, online |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 28 modules (At Least 360 credits) NQF 7, CHE accredited |
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING | 3 months, full time including mentoring |
Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) Degree
SACAP’s Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) Degree is a dynamic programme that offers advanced levels of academic challenge and builds intellectual independence and research capacity in the principles and methodologies of psychology at a postgraduate level of study.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town) |
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DURATION | 1 year full-time |
INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 7 modules (128 credits) NQF 8, CHE accredited |
FIELDWORK | None |
Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
SACAP’s BPsych Equivalent Programme is an 18-month professional Honours degree that incorporates and Honours degree in psychology and leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
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DURATION | 18 months, full-time only |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 8 modules (146 credits) |
INTEGRATED PRACTICUM | 720 hours, including supervision |
NQF8, CHE and HPCSA Accredited |
Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
SACAP’s BPsych degree is a professional qualification that leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor. The BPsych degree empowers you with knowledge and essential “work-ready” counselling and communication skills to provide short-term supportive counselling, psycho-education and psychological assessment for the purpose of protecting and promoting psychological wellbeing with individuals and families in diverse community settings. The BPsych develops a thorough grounding in the knowledge, theory and principles of the profession of psychology and builds high intellectual independence and research capacity in the methodology and techniques of psychology.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
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DURATION | 4 years, full-time only |
INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 33 modules (at least 480 credits) |
PRACTICUM | 960 hours including supervision NQF 8, CHE and HPCSA accredited |
Masters of Social Science (Community Mental Health Promotion)
SACAP’s Masters of Social Science is specifically designed to enhance a student’s strategic leadership capabilities and proactively contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of the South African community.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On Campus (Johannesburg & Cape Town) |
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DURATION | 2 years, part-time |
INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
MODULES | 10 modules including core modules, intensive modules and a mini dissertation. |
NQF 9, CHE Accredited |
Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching
SACAP’s Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching is a comprehensive NQF 8 (Honours-equivalent) level qualification designed to equip professional coach practitioners. We bring our unique psychological lens to coaching as an applied psychology as we believe that in order to work effectively with others, one needs to understand and apply psychological principles.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On campus (Johannesburg and Cape Town). |
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DURATION | Two years part-time. |
INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
NEXT INTAKE | 2018 |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 8 modules.3 modules are completed via weekly evening classes held on a termly basis.
5 modules are completed as intensives of 4 days each. 6 month supervised Client Coaching Internship. Research Paper |
ACCREDITATIONS | NQF 8, 129 credits.Accredited by the Council on Higher Education. Qualification registered by SAQA.
SACAP is a registered Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an Accredited Coach Training (ACTP) Programme of 235 hours. Aligned with COMENSA requirements. |
Coach Practitioner Programme
SACAP’s Coach Practitioner Programme is a part-time, five month, short learning programme designed for working professionals. It will provide you with a foundation in professional coaching and equip you with both theory and practical skills to become a coach practitioner. We bring our unique psychological lens to coaching as an applied psychology and believe that in order to work effectively with others, one needs to understand and apply psychological principles within the scope of practice as a coach.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On campus (Johannesburg and Cape Town). |
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DURATION | 5 months, plus Mentor Coaching. |
INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
NEXT INTAKE | 2019 |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 1 Evening Module (10 weekly sessions).2 Intensive Modules (4 consecutive days each). |
PRACTICAL SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING YOUR COACHING COMPETENCIES THROUGH: | 2 Observed Sessions with customised feedback from an ICF credentialed coach.3 hours of Individual Mentor Coaching with ICF credentialed coaches.
7 hours of Group Mentor Coaching with ICF credentialed coaches. |
Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme
SACAP’s Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme builds on SACAP’s Coach Practitioner Programme, taking you to the next level by deepening your coaching development. This short learning programme equips you with an integrated understanding of adult learning and change, offers an in-depth exploration of ethical practice in coaching, and exposes you to a range of coaching models including Group and Team Coaching.
At a Glance
AVAILABILITY | On campus (Johannesburg and Cape Town). |
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DURATION | 6 months. |
INTAKES | 1 Intake per year |
NEXT INTAKE | 2018 |
MODULES AND CREDITS | 1 Evening Module (11 weeks).2 Intensive Modules (4 consecutive days each).
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PRACTICAL SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING YOUR COACHING COMPETENCIES THROUGH: | 4 Observed Sessions with customised feedback from an ICF credentialed coach. |
How to Apply
Below are the steps to take for successful application to South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) for the 2023 intake.
- Go to https://www.sacap.edu.za/
- Click on Apply
- Complete the application process by providing all required information
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Pay your application fee (if applicable)
- Submit your application
South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) Contact Details
Our Campuses
ADDRESS
1st Floor, Sunclare building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont
EMAIL
[email protected]
TEL
0860 77 11 11
Johannesburg Campus
ADDRESS
22 Westbrooke Drive, Strathavon, Sandton
EMAIL
[email protected]
TEL
0860 77 11 11
Durban Campus
ADDRESS
5th Floor 199-203 Peter Mokaba Road
Morningside Durban KwaZulu-Natal 4001
EMAIL
[email protected]
TEL
0860 77 11 11
Pretoria Campus
ADDRESS
1st Floor, North Block, Brookfield Office Park 261 Middel Street Nieuw Muckleneuk Pretoria 0181
EMAIL
[email protected]
TEL
0860 77 11 11
Online Campus
EMAIL
[email protected]
TEL
0860 77 11 11
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