Courses required to become a Pastoral Counsellor in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Pastoral Counsellor in South Africa, offered at North-West University and University of the Free State, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 3 courses across 2 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Pastoral Counsellor: 3 Bachelor's Degrees. 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 Humanities & Social Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Pastoral Counsellor in South Africa

NWU and UFS each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Pastoral Counsellor. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Pastoral Counsellors (2)

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

Available courses to study towards becoming a Pastoral Counsellor

3 courses

Universities (3)

North-West University logo

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Psychology

NWU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 26+
University of the Free State logo

Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
AP 28