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
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- Apply before , International
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- January entry - Research - 10 March
- September entry - Research - 4 November
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Cognitive Sciences Counselling Psychology View 9 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
4345 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 79 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
2915 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53 USD per credit during 12 months.
- Malaysian - RM250/credit hour
- Non-Malaysian - RM450/credit hour
Research option:
- Malaysian - RM1,500/ trimester + RM1,200/ tr
- Non-Malaysian - RM2,400/ tr
Living costs for Kuala Kedah
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.