Master of Counselling

Overview

Become a registered and licensed counsellor. Assist individuals in facing adversities and working through their thought processes i.e. relationship issues, career transitions, and stress management.

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Duration
1 year, 8 months (full-time)
3 years, 2 months (part-time)
Total Course Fee
  • RM50,140
    for Malaysian students
  • USD11,640
    for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

Programme Structure

Core Subjects

Development Across Lifespan
Theories and Process of Counselling
Foundation of Counselling Skills
Theories of Career Development
Career Counselling in Practice
Theories and Techniques of Group Counselling
Multicultural Counselling
Counselling Research Design & Statistics
Psychological Testing
Assessment in Counselling
Legal and Ethics in Counselling
Research Project

Electives

Pick 1 elective

Marital and Family Counselling
Tele-Mental Health Counselling
Entrepreneurship in Counselling

Practicum (In House)

252 hours, inclusive of 96 client contact hours

Internship (External Placement)

504 hours, inclusive of 192 client contact hours

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Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate 
  • Candidates without a qualification in the field/related fields/relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 200 (computer-based), 75 (internet-based)
  • PTE Academic 50 overall
  • MUET Band 4
  • Cambridge English: First/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
  • Cambridge English: Advanced/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2

    Note: Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement.

Specific Requirements

Candidates who fulfil the previous requirements must also:

  1. Provide a personal statement (500 words) of why they would like to join this programme 
  2. Pass an interview

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.

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