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# Aspiring Christian Counsellors : Bring Hope when people need it most.
Bring hope, health and healing.
Join Australia’s largest Christian University College, forming and equipping counsellors, wellbeing and care workers to make a positive impact in the world.
#### Courses in :
\- Wellbeing Studies
\- Counselling
\- Chaplaincy
\- Applied Social Sciences
## Be Equipped to bring Hope, Health & Healing.
Mental health, counselling and wellbeing roles are in demand across every sector - in schools, hospitals, government, community services, sporting clubs, and in companies large and small.
Alphacrucis is a Christian University College that equips people called to enter these spaces. We offer unique vocational, bachelors and masters level courses for new and existing workers to become well-trained and skilled for a wide variety of roles. Find out how you can be equipped to bring hope, health and healing when people need it the most.
Alphacrucis is named after the brightest star in the Southern Cross, reflecting our mission is to equip Christian leaders to change the world.
90 %
Undergraduate Satisfaction in Entire Education Experience1
100 %
Flexible Online
\+ Campus Modes
94.4 %
Postgraduate Satisfaction in
Teaching Quality2
#### Counselling & Social Science Courses
Whether you’re just starting out at work, looking to upskill or take on a new role, we have a course suitable for you. [Enquire with us to download your free course guide, learn about our study areas, and your unique options.](https://study.ac.edu.au/counselling#form)[**Learn more** ](https://study.ac.edu.au/counselling#form)
Alternative courses leading to Bachelor awards also offered.
# Bachelor of Applied Social Science
A broad degree with specialisations available in Counselling, Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care, Youth Work, Social Science and Cross Cultural Work.
| | 3 Years Full-time, Part-time Available |
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| | Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Online |
| | March, August, November Intakes |
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# Master of Counselling
Graduates of this course can qualify as accredited counsellors in a broad range of areas such as schools, youth, health, migration, refugees, community work, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Graduates can also qualify as Mental Health Practitioners in various sectors and organisations.
| | 2 Years Full-time, Part-time Available |
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| | Sydney, Hobart, Online |
| | March, August, November Intakes |
# Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
A flexible course that introduces students to key aspects of wellbeing (Emotional, Spiritual, Physical and Behavioural) as well as the social sciences.
| | 6 Months Full-time, Part-time Available |
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| | Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Online |
| | March, August, November Intakes |
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# Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Designed to give students knowledge and practical skills for use in community, youth and other support based work. The units can be used towards Master level counselling training.
| | 1 Year Full-time, Part-time Available |
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| | Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Online |
| | March, August, November Intakes |
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# Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling
Designed to equip current Counsellors, Chaplains, and Health Care Practitioners effectively support people impacted by trauma, ranging from Domestic & Family Issues, to Disasters and Human Trafficking / Refugee Counselling.
| | 6 Months Full-time, Part-time Available |
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| | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Online |
| | March, August, November Intakes |
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# Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Designed for mid-career and senior practitioners in the fields of counselling, chaplaincy and ministry ready to train as a professional supervisor in clinical or pastoral settings.
| | 18 Months or up to 2 years Part-time |
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| | Online |
| | March, August Intakes |
## Start your journey.
Contact us to enquire about fees, FEE-HELP, scholarships and other courses available.
[Enquire today](https://study.ac.edu.au/?hsLang=en#form)
# Career Ready
We equip you for a wide range of roles in **Counselling, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Care, Case Management, Addictions and Relationship Counselling. Our graduates work in Schools, Prisons, Hospitals, Aged Care, Social Welfare, Sporting Organizations, Not for Profits and Churches.**
**Our counselling courses are recognised by:**
Study Modes
## Flexible Study
We understand study needs to fit around your life, so we offer 3 different study modes - online, on campus, or a combination of both. \*
Weekly classes are available in our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane campuses, with workshops, intensives and work placements available in locations around Australia. You can study purely online, or combine online with some face-to-face learning.
*Enquire to find more about study modes by course*
## Campus
## Online
### Campus \+ Online
#### Student Stories
> "Alphacrucis University College helps you to empower others by instilling the kind of care for people as exemplified by Christ."
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> Anne Iuliano
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> Founder, Chaplaincy Australia, AC Graduate
> The evidence-based teaching at AC has helped me develop a more intelligent approach when counselling people in sensitive areas such relationship breakdown and addictions. It has really transformed the impact of my ministry.
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> Brad Middleton
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> Senior Minister at Churches of Christ WA, AC Master of Counselling Student
> I wanted to help others and started the same degree at a public university but a lightbulb came on when my lecturer said that our worldview affects everything we do in this job. At that moment, I realised I needed to find a new place to learn that aligns with my worldview. I found Alphacrucis and I have never looked back.
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> Abigail Comafay
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> Bachelor of Applied Social Science
> “I really liked putting into practice what we learnt in our practical hours. I also liked that our trainers and facilitators gave clear examples of their own chaplaincy experiences to illustrate what we were being taught. I felt part of a family within our cohort.”
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> Alan Findlay
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> Chaplaincy Graduate
#### Start your Journey.
1\. 2022 Student Experience Survey result. Note: 89.9% rounded to nearest 1%. QILT.edu.au.
2\. 2022 Student Experience Survey. QILT.edu.au.
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