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Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Coaching)

Make a Real Difference

This is a specialist course for those interested in pursuing careers in personal and life coaching, executive coaching or performance coaching.

You gain foundational skills in counselling, coaching and applied positive psychology, and graduate ready to help people who want to achieve more in their life.

This coaching course includes 400 hours of supervised work placement, where you can put theory into practice and gain valuable work experience.

Delivered by the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), this course focuses on experiential learning, so you emerge job ready with skills you can apply immediately.

Quick Course Guide

Qualification: Undergraduate Degree
Delivered by: ACAP

Study time: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Enquire now for more details on study time and enrolment dates.
Student support: Comprehensive support

Delivery method: Flexible - on campus and/or online
Pre-requisites: School leavers: minimum UAI / ENTER / TER of 65, OP 14 or equivalent
Mature age students: over 21 years of age

Student placement: 400 hours
Finance options: FEE-HELP available

Extensive Career Options

As a graduate of this course, you have a wide range of career options, including:

personal / life coach
performance coach and trainer
community development coach
career guidance coach
teamwork coach

workplace learning co-ordinator
fitness, health and wellness coach
management / executive coach
workshop facilitator

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Coaching) Course Structure

There are 24 modules in this course:

Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Contemporary Society
Counselling Skills 1
Organisational Behaviour
Counselling Skills 2
Introduction to Psychology
Social Analysis
Conflict Management
Approaches to Cultural Diversity
Social Policy
Developmental Psychology
Specialisation Module I - Foundations of Positive Psychology
Applied Social Research

Specialisation Module II - Applied Positive Psychology
Developing Professional Practice
Groupwork Theory and Practice
Social, Legal and Ethical Issues
Professional Practice
Specialisation Module III - Coaching Theory and Practice
Elective 1
Contemporary Social Issues
Specialisation Module IV - Coaching Applications
The Reflective Practitioner
Elective 2

Early Exit Qualification

If you leave this course after completing a specified number of modules, you may be eligible for the Associate Degree of Applied Social Science. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more details.

Be Job Ready

Classes for this coaching course are small and interactive, and focus on hands-on learning. The combination of practical experience and theory ensures you are work-ready upon completion and able to apply your skills immediately in your personal and professional life.

Student Placement: The Best Preparation

Through student placement, you'll:

gain confidence in your skills & ability
put theory into practice
acquire experience in your chosen field
identify your special area of interest
network for future job opportunities

Flexible Learning Methods

To help fit your study around your lifestyle, work and family commitments, we provide a choice of learning methods as specified below. No matter which method you choose, your learning will be supported by a set of comprehensive materials which can be downloaded free or purchased in hard copy.

On campus in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Interactive and lively classes; maximum of 20 students per class
Online
Log on and learn from anywhere in the world; all you need is regular computer and Internet access
Summer School
Intensive study option for busy students or those who want to complete their studies sooner

Flexible & Affordable Study

Flexibility and support were the reasons I chose ACAP. Choice of class times means I can continue to work full-time and the government loan scheme helps pay my fees.

Malcolm Breen

You can select a different study method for each module you enrol in.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about the different study methods available and enrolment dates.

Practical Assessments, Not Exams

There are no exams for this coaching course. As ACAP values experiential learning, the College uses assessments to determine if learning outcomes have been achieved.

ACAP's assessments combine both theory and practice, and can take the form of interviews, videotaped role-plays, self-critiques, essays, journals, projects and presentations. Most modules contain two to three assessments.

Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

This course is also Austudy and Abstudy-accredited.

Exceptional Student Support

A wide range of student support is available:

Academic guidance: get professional assistance to help you understand and prepare for assessments - especially useful for those who have not studied for many years or are unfamiliar with academic requirements to satisfy tertiary standards
Student resources: access academic and administrative information through a web-based resource centre
Student support counsellors: receive professional career guidance and counselling from qualified experts

In addition, those studying online have access to a dedicated support person by phone or email.

About ACAP

ACAP is a leading Higher Education Provider (HEP) in applied psychology and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). ACAP educators are highly experienced practitioners with current industry knowledge.

A key component of ACAP's applied psychology and counselling courses is student placement, which involves you securing work placement within an organisation of your choice. ACAP will help you organise this and support you throughout your placement.

Many ACAP students are offered paid employment as a direct result of their work placements.

Find out more about ACAP.