Counselling Psychology University of Malta

Overview

This is done firstly through taught units on the theories and research on the promotion of health and wellbeing, development and learning of all children, young people, adults and older adults, and on relevant prevention, assessment and intervention strategies. Secondly, you have 9 hours of supervised field placement per week throughout the course for you to develop professional values, ethics, attitudes and skills to address the various needs of persons through individual, group, system, and society level strategies. Thirdly you are also provided with training in research including the submission of a dissertation. The Master of Psychology in Counselling Psychology programme is the only route in Malta through which, when followed by two years of supervised practice, individuals can obtain a warrant to practice as Counselling Psychologists.The Master of Psychology in Counselling Psychology programme is offered at University of Malta .

Career opportunities

You will be able to work as a warranted Counselling Psychologist in a variety of community and mental health settings after acquiring the Master of Psychology in Counselling Psychology degree, followed by two years' supervised practice. Counselling Psychologists work with clients across all stages of development such as with children and their families facing behaviour problems, adolescents and adults dealing with substance abuse problems, adults facing marital difficulties, or older adults facing retirement and illness. Counselling Psychologists also work with groups helping people to overcome these same psychological challenges.The Master of Psychology in Counselling Psychology also provides access to doctoral programmes in psychology both locally and overseas.