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Master of Professional Counselling

Monash University Malaysia

  • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Professional Counselling at Monash University Malaysia is a 2-year programme in the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences focused on counselling theory and skills, With 768 hours of clinical placement.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Evaluate advanced concepts in Professional Counselling
  • Integrate foundational concepts
  • Research and professional practice related to Professional Counselling
  • And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

  • Counsellor in schools
  • Community
  • Health and workplace settings
  • Mental health counsellor
  • Further study

Curriculum

  • Part A (78 points) covers counselling practice and theory
  • Lifespan development
  • Mental health assessment
  • Multicultural counselling
  • Child and adolescent counselling
  • Group counselling
  • Cognitive behaviour therapy
  • Ethics
  • Research design and psychological assessment. Part B (18 points) is a counselling internship and practicum totalling 768 placement hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Relevant bachelor degree
  • Usually with at least a 60% average (57.5% for Digital Business
  • WAM 60 for IT and counselling)
  • Some courses accept work experience in place of a lower average.. Entry grade detail: Bachelor degree with at least a 60% average for Communications and Media Studies (5 years of experience may allow 50-60%)
  • Other courses set own averages (not read).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree in a relevant field (course specific), Master of Professional Counselling and Clinical Psychology have earlier deadlines.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry score
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Intake and international deadline for your course. Apply online through the MyApps portal or an authorised agent and pay the non-refundable application fee
  4. RM106 for non-Malaysians. Upload transcripts
  5. English test results and credit documents. Receive the offer package. Sign the acceptance form
  6. Pay the initial fee in the offer letter and send proof of payment. Apply for the student pass through the Admissions and Student Pass Office and buy health insurance. Attend orientation and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM42,939 MYR
Application feeRM100 MYR
DepositRM1,000 MYR

Program details

CampusBandar Sunway campus
Faculty or schoolJeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences
DepartmentProfessional Counselling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    18 Dec 2026

    34 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    14 May 2027

    181 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.