Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling Course Requirements at SACAP
South African College of Applied Psychology
The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling is a postgraduate Diploma offered by SACAP for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 18 months full-time, including a 720 hour practicum to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling at SACAP
- A relevant bachelor's degree (NQF 7) or Advanced Diploma with a psychology major and a GPA of 65% or higher, or an RPL portfolio.
About this course
A practice based qualification that builds skills in psychological screening, assessment and short term counselling, aligned with HPCSA registration requirements for Registered Counsellors.
Possible careers
School counsellor, community mental health practitioner, employee or student wellness practitioner
Course intelligence for Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like SACAP. Ask SACAP directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
SACAP’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with SACAP and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via sacap.edu.za.
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- Duration
- 18 months full-time, including a 720 hour practicum
- NQF Level
- 8
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Source: South African College of Applied Psychology prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with South African College of Applied Psychology before applying.