Master of Arts (Counselling and Guidance) 18 months Postgraduate Program By Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (Counselling and Guidance) is a rigorous, informative and structured training programme. It is a course-work oriented professional degree that is designed to prepare new entrants into the fields of counselling and guidance as highly competent and caring counsellors. The Master of Arts (Counselling and Guidance) is also designed to enhance and upgrade the knowledge and skills of counsellors at a master's level and to prepare those who may wish to pursue a doctoral education later. The programme emphasises a developmental perspective, focusing on issues pertinent to providing counselling and guidance services and programme development. The counsellors' personal and professional growth and development; appreciation of diversity and demonstration of understanding ethical and legal issues are also emphasised. The practicum allows application of theories and techniques leading to effective individual and group counselling.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (Counselling and Guidance) is a rigorous, informative and structured training programme. It is a course-work oriented professional degree that is designed to prepare new entrants into the fields of counselling and guidance as highly competent and caring counsellors. The Master of Arts (Counselling and Guidance) is also designed to enhance and upgrade the knowledge and skills of counsellors at a master's level and to prepare those who may wish to pursue a doctoral education later. The programme emphasises a developmental perspective, focusing on issues pertinent to providing counselling and guidance services and programme development. The counsellors' personal and professional growth and development; appreciation of diversity and demonstration of understanding ethical and legal issues are also emphasised. The practicum allows application of theories and techniques leading to effective individual and group counselling.

Admission requirements

92+
6.5+
You must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university preferably with Honours or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as education, psychology, social work, or social science. Only applicants who have the suitable personal attributes and aptitude for the counselling profession with potential to contribute to the community will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with a clear career path for becoming a Professional Counsellor after obtaining the MACG qualification. Preference will also be given to those who have relevant experience in direct counselling work, social/mental health care service sectors, and/or majored in related fields such as education, psychology, social work, or social science.
18 Months
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

39,153 SGD
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International Students

47,088 SGD
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