ACAP University College Courses

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor Degree or higher in law leading to admission to the legal profession; or
• No more than two academic subjects to complete in a Bachelor Degree or higher in Law leading to admission to the legal profession, of which neither are Priestley 11 subjects; and
  • you are completing these units while undertaking the PLT course concurrently; and
  • you have received the prior permission in writing from your jurisdiction accrediting authority to commence the PLT course.

Please click here for information on Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning.

International entry requirements

Prospective international students must obtain a visa other than a student visa (e.g. a temporary graduate visa) to be eligible for application to this course. We strongly recommend that international students seek independent immigration advice to explore their visa options.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study.

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies; and
• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone).

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit pacfa.org.au.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must have:

• Completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three year psychology sequence within the last ten years and achieved a GPA of at least 5.8+ (7-point scale) in the APAC accredited 2nd & 3rd year Psychology sequence.

International entry requirements

International students must:

• Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three year psychology sequence within the last ten years and achieved a GPA of at least 5.8+ (7-point scale) in the APAC accredited 2nd & 3rd year Psychology sequence.
• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au.

Domestic entry requirements

• Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

International entry requirements

• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone); and
• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

Domestic entry requirements

• Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to the enrolment into the second unit of study.

International entry requirements

• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Diploma or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies; and
• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Minimum English Language Requirements:

• IELTS: Minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 66 (completed in the past two years)

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check in their first trimester of enrolment.

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies; and
• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit pacfa.org.au.

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must have:

• Completed a Bachelor Degree or higher in any discipline; and
• Completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited first year psychology sequence within the last ten years. These units are available for completion at ACAP

International entry requirements

International students must have:

• Completed a Bachelor Degree or higher in any discipline; and
• Completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited first year psychology sequence within the last ten years. These units are available for completion at ACAP

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 59 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

For students with international qualifications, the qualifications must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for equivalence prior to submitting an application and evidence of assessment provided.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au.

Please note: International students who do not meet entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science may be offered a Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science. Additionally, the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science is only offered as a pathway program into the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and is only available on-campus in Melbourne in Sydney.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check in their first trimester of enrolment.

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
• Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

• Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies; and
• Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone).

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area (for example social sciences, psychology, community and welfare work, nursing, allied health, counselling); or
• Completed a Bachelor degree with evidence of at least one year of full-time study within social sciences, or equivalent at AQF level 7 or above

Additional requirements:

• Write a 500-word statement outlining your interest in studying social work.

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study.

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area (for example social sciences, psychology, community and welfare work, nursing, allied health, counselling), or
• Completed a Bachelor degree with evidence of at least one year of full-time study within social sciences, or equivalent at AQF level 7 or above

Additional requirements:

• Write a 500-word statement outlining your interest in studying social work.

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study.

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 7.0 with no individual band below 7 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 66 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must:

• Have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate field of study (counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, pastoral care, social welfare, mental health or palliative care nursing, medicine, occupational therapy); and
• Complete an Inherent Requirements Checklist and Personal Statement; and
• Provide contact information for two (2) referees (professional within a helping profession) who can comment on your suitability to enter into counselling. Referees will be required to complete reference report on your behalf

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check in their first trimester of enrolment.

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor degree in any field from an accredited institute of higher education; or
• Completed an Inherent Requirements Checklist and Personal Statement; and
• Provide contact information for two (2) referees (professional or personal) who can comment on your suitability to enter counselling.

Please note: It is a condition of this course that students complete a National Criminal History Record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study. For more information, read the FAQs.

Minimum English Language Requirements

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (completed in the past two years); or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 59 (completed in the past two years).
• If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.
• Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
• The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit pacfa.org.au.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students seeking entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Human Services must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area (for example social sciences, psychology, community and welfare work, nursing, allied health, counselling), or
• Completed a Bachelor degree with evidence of at least one year of full-time study (equivalent to at least four cognate units) in social sciences, or equivalent

Additional requirements:

• Write a 500-word statement outlining your interest in studying social work

Domestic students who do NOT seek entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) must:

• Write a 500-word statement outlining your interest in studying social work; and
• Completed a Bachelor degree

Students undertaking the Graduate Certificate of Human Services may transition to a higher qualification in Social Work, such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area (for example social sciences, psychology, community and welfare work, nursing, allied health, counselling), or
• Completed a Bachelor degree with evidence of at least one year of full-time study (equivalent to at least four cognate units) in social sciences, or equivalent

Additional requirements:

• Write a 500-word statement outlining your interest in studying social work

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 59 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit aasw.asn.au.

Not available as a stand-alone course for International students. The Admissions Criteria is relevant for students seeking entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) upon completion of this course.