Overview

Key facts

The Master of Arts in Community-based Counselling offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Psychology in the School of Human and Community Development. It comprises two parts:

Part 1: During the first year, (M1) students complete the coursework component and the research report. The coursework component consists of a theoretical and practical programme that is run by the Department and School of Human and Community Development.

Part 2: The second part (usually the second year or M2) of the degree involves a counseling internship of twelve months duration, at an internship site approved by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Assessment
Research
Psychopathology in Context
Community Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 3 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please submit your Postgraduate Admission Form to the student enrolment centre online.
Please complete your Masters in Community-Based Counselling Psychology application form.

Kindly ask two referees to provide you with references.
Lastly, the online equity questionnaire will be completed only by shortlisted applicants: the details will be communicated once shortlist is concluded.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42490 ZAR / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42490 ZAR / year

≈ 42490 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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