Master of Counselling Program By Taylor's University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

13,649 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Counselling programme is designed for those who are passionate to provide mental health care to healthier individual with fewer pathological issues. It aims to produce professional and skilled counsellors who upon graduation will be eligible to apply for the registration and license in counselling in Malaysia under Malaysia's Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia).
The programme is an essential progression pathway for individuals who are passionate about involving themselves in the arena of mental health. The programme is designed to produce Registered and Licensed Counsellors of high ethical standards and competent skills who will be globally competitive both in practice and research.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Counselling programme is designed for those who are passionate to provide mental health care to healthier individual with fewer pathological issues. It aims to produce professional and skilled counsellors who upon graduation will be eligible to apply for the registration and license in counselling in Malaysia under Malaysia's Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia).
The programme is an essential progression pathway for individuals who are passionate about involving themselves in the arena of mental health. The programme is designed to produce Registered and Licensed Counsellors of high ethical standards and competent skills who will be globally competitive both in practice and research.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

500+
2.5+
5+

Fulfilling one of the requirements listed below:

  • Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent preferably but not necessarily with relevant industry experience.
  • Those with CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 but with a minimum of 5 years' relevant working experience are also admissible.
  • For Malaysian students (if their undergraduate or postgraduate degree qualifications [whichever more recent] were done outside of Malaysia, and were not undertaken in the English language): IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500 paper based or 213 for computer-based (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
  • All candidates who fulfill the above requirements must pass Candidate Selection Interview to ensure comprehension of English language and the basic psychological wellbeing suitability of the candidate for the role as a Counsellor.
International Students

IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500 paper based or 213 for computer-based (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

2 Years
Sep
Apr

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,544 USD
-

International Students

13,649 USD
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