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.
Our Summer Intake is the perfect opportunity to start your journey towards a Chaplaincy, Counselling or Wellbeing role.
Intakes for new students start in Oct and Nov.
This is also a great opportunity for AC students to fast-track their studies.
Chaplaincy, Counselling & Wellbeing courses
Schools Chaplaincy Upgrade
Online Intensive : 2-4 Oct (9am-4pm)
Enhance your ability to support students and school communities with essential chaplaincy skills. The School Chaplaincy Upgrade at Alphacrucis University College equips you with the mandatory units required for school chaplaincy, providing a comprehensive understanding of chaplaincy and pastoral care within the educational setting.
Enquire or Apply nowMinister's Chaplaincy Upgrade
Adelaide Intensive : 16-18 Oct (9am-4pm)
Online Intensive : 6-8 Nov (9am -4pm)
Expand your ministry impact by integrating chaplaincy skills into your pastoral work. The Minister's Chaplaincy Upgrade at Alphacrucis University College is designed for experienced pastors and ministers who wish to upskill or transition into the chaplaincy field. This short program equips you with the competencies and understanding needed to provide effective chaplaincy and pastoral care.
Diploma of Chaplaincy
Endorsed by Chaplaincy Australia, this course equips you for Chaplaincy work across a range of sectors - schools, sporting clubs, emergency services, mental health services, hospitals, disability services and community services.
Start Date: 18 Nov
Subjects available this summer:
ACA001 Faith and Purpose
MIN013 Chaplaincy Ministry (incl 2 day Online Intensive 2-3 Dec)
Bachelor of Applied Social Science
This flexible degree offers 4 different specialisations for you to help others in various roles - as a Counsellor, Chaplain, Youth Worker and more!
Start Date: 18 Nov
Subjects available this summer:
SSC100 Social Science Research Methods
SSC110 Psychology of Emotion & Wellbeing
SSC210 Human Lifespan Development
SSC216 Mental Health
SSC325 Theology & Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
Professional entry for pastors, ministry workers, mission workers wanting to upskill to respond to wellbeing and mental health needs.
Start Date: 18 Nov
Subjects available this summer:
SSC400 Social Science Research Methods
SSC410 Psychology of Emotion & Wellbeing
SSC510 Human Lifespan Development
SSC516 Mental Health
SSC325 Theology & Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Master of Counselling
Learn the practical and theoretical aspects of professional counselling, integrated with a Christian worldview, so you can work as a counsellor in a wide variety of fields. This course is accredited with PACFA, ACA and CCAA.
Start Date: 18 Nov
SSC400 Social Science Research Methods
SSC410 Psychology of Emotion & Wellbeing
SSC510 Human Lifespan Development
SSC516 Mental Health
SSC525 Theology & Psychology
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.
Learn from industry-recognised professionals, with a Christian perspective
Why study Counselling, Wellbeing and Social Sciences with us?
- Learn from practitioners who integrate a Christian perspective into every class
- Qualifications recognised by leading industry bodies that open doors to a wide range of roles in mental well-being, counselling and community work
Recognised by industry.
Student Stories
"I enjoy learning how my faith fits in with my future career and my life. Seeing teaching through a biblical lens has really reignited my passion and securing a CSP in my program has been a game-changer!"
“Doing a Master of Counselling at AC helped me understand and provide better leadership to the teams across our 8 campuses. It is also opening up opportunities for our church in new ways.”
"Studying at AC has provided me with the perfect blend of experience and theory, exposed me to different perspectives and helped me to broaden my worldview"
"Alphacrucis University College helps you to empower others by instilling the kind of care for people as exemplified by Christ."
"I wanted to help others and started the same degree at a public university but a lightblub 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."
“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.”