Courses required to become a Community Counsellor in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Community Counsellor in South Africa, offered at Cornerstone Institute, South African College of Applied Psychology and University of Venda, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 7 courses across 4 South African institutions (2 public universities and 2 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Community Counsellor: 1 Higher Certificate, 5 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Postgraduate Diploma. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Health & Medicine course category.

Where to study to become a Community Counsellor in South Africa

The 2 public universities and 2 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Community Counsellor. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Community Counsellors (2)

4 courses across 2 universities lead toward a career as a Community Counsellor, including the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Psychology. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Community Counsellors (2)

3 courses across 2 private colleges lead toward a career as a Community Counsellor, including the Higher Certificate in Community Counselling and Bachelor of Psychology. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Community Counsellor

7 courses

Universities (4)

University of Venda logo

Bachelor of Theology

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC 30 or RPL
Walter Sisulu University logo

Bachelor of Psychology

WSU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 26+
Walter Sisulu University logo

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

WSU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 25+

Private Colleges (3)

Cornerstone Institute logoSee requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Bachelor of Psychology

SACAP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years, full-time
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling

SACAP · Postgraduate Diploma · 18 months full-time, including a 720 hour practicum
See requirements