MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING


Programme Overview

This programme will produce counselling professionals who are able to apply their practical and theoretical knowledge in any institution in the community that needs counselling services.


Part-Time Duration: 4 Semester , (Research)

Programme Structure

Core Courses(42 credits)
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Theories of Counselling
  • Career Development Theories

Elective Courses(3 credits)
  • Guidance and Counselling in School
  • Counselling in Higher Education Institution
  • Organizational Counselling
  • Family and Marriage Counseling

Research Courses(12 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Licensed Professional Counselor, Career Counselor, Clinical Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, School Counselor, Organizational Development Specialist, Guidance Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Counseling Psychologist, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor, Counselling Program Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Counseling Educator/Trainer, Private Practice Counselor.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 22,000(Full-Time)

International

RM35,900 (Full-Time)

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from University Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree of Counselling
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: A Bachelor's Degree in the discipline of Social Sciences.
  • Special Requirements:


    Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with CGPA ≥ 3.00

    • Must fulfil at least ONE of the following criteria:
    • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in the helping profession; OR
    • Hold a Professional Qualification in the helping profession from a recognized professional body; OR
    • Hold other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time

Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

  1. Possess a CGPA of 2.70 - 2.99:
    • Must fulfil BOTH of the following criteria:
      • Accumulate at least two (2) years of work experience in the helping profession; AND
    • Fulfil at least ONE of the following criteria:
      • Graduate from Universiti Malaya (UM); OR
      • Hold a professional qualification in the helping profession from a recognized professional body; OR
      • Receive a scholarship award; OR
      • Serve in a government agency.
  2. Possess a CGPA of 2.50 - 2.69
    • Must fulfil BOTH of the following criteria:
      • Accumulate at least three (3) years of work experience in the helping profession; AND
    • Fulfil at least ONE of the following criteria:
      • Graduate from Universiti Malaya (UM); OR
      • Hold a professional qualification in the helping profession from a recognized professional body; OR
      • Receive a scholarship award; OR
      • Serve in a government agency.
      • AND


      Special Program Requirements

      • Pass the Special assessment/interview by the faculty/Department (PTj)
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not Applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable