Overview

Counselling from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is a programme designed for individuals with some academic or practice background in counselling and psychology. This programme is offered in both coursework and research mode.

Students at Counselling from University Utara Malaysia (UUM) will:

get scientific knowledge and able to function in a technologically-driven environment.

become competent communicators through critical engagement.

be environmentally conscious and practice sustainable way of life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice of Family and Marriage Counselling

Applied Career Counselling

Contemporary Career Seminar

Counselling Ethics and Counselor Act 1998 (Act 580)

The Psychology of the Adolescence and the Adult

Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy

Applied Social Psychology

Appraisal in Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

55 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Kedah, Malaysia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 14 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for Master of Science (Counselling) programme must pass an interview and/or a psychology test.
Students without Bachelor in Counselling degree or grade less than B are compulsory to enroll and pass the following pre-requisite courses with at least a B grade:
SSYA1013 Introduction to Psychology
SSKC1013 Basic Principles of Guidance and Counselling
SSKC2313 Helping Skills

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30250 MYR / year

≈ 30250 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19250 MYR / year

≈ 19250 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Kedah

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Students at Counselling from University Utara Malaysia (UUM) will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Kedah

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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