MALAYSIA
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
KPT / JPT ( R / 762 / 7 / 0017 ) 05 / 25 - MQA / FA12898
If you ’ re passionate about helping people and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others , this is the course for you .
This skill-based course is taught by leading academics with extensive experience working as counsellors and psychologists . It offers a combination of theory and professional experience , providing you with the knowledge and skills to begin a rewarding career as a counsellor . This degree is also suitable if you ’ re already in a profession that needs counselling skills , such as teaching , social work or human resources .
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2 years ( full-time ) 4 years ( part-time )*
Part-time classes are held on weekdays .
February and July Coursework
COUNSELLING PLACEMENTS
You ’ ll complete 768 hours of clinical placements , comprising 300 hours of client contact and 468 hours of non-contact placement activities . These placements allow you to apply the knowledge you gain throughout the course to real-life situations and develop valuable professional experience .
SCHOLARSHIPS
Your successful enrolment in this course may qualify you to receive a partial tuition fee waiver . Visit monash . edu . my / scholarships for more details .
PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED
This course is accredited by Malaysian Board of Counsellors , Australian Counselling Association , and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia .
DIVERSE CAREER PATHS
As a graduate , you could work as a counsellor with an advanced level of knowledge and awareness of issues within the counselling profession in Malaysia and the region . You ’ ll be ready to work in settings such as community mental health clinics , schools , health centres , workplaces and private practice .
FLEXIBILITY
Choose between full-time or part-time study . As a part-time student , you ’ ll have access to the same resources as your full-time peers .
PRACTICE IN AUSTRALIA
When you complete this course , you ’ ll be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Counselling Association . Members would have access to comprehensive insurance , a range of professional development events , full-time support staff , and more .
RM71,000
Malaysian student
RM80,500
International student
2023 fees for full course
* Part-time study is not available for international students .