Overview

Counselling from University 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
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

55 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Kedah, Malaysia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 13 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Malaysia

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or

a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant work experience; or

a diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, 35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); or

any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and

fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24750 MYR / year

≈ 24750 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13750 MYR / year

≈ 13750 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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