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Master of Counselling
Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Singapore, Singapore
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master that trains professional counsellors, With practicum and internship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply psychological concepts to human behaviour and wellbeing. Interpret research evidence. Use appropriate assessment and communication skills. Apply ethical reasoning. Develop evidence-informed recommendations for relevant settings.
Career outcomes
- Psychology Practitioner
- Behavioural Health Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Community Services Officer
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Core: human development
- Psychological testing
- Theories of psychotherapy and career counselling
- Abnormal psychology
- Counselling skills
- Ethics
- Multicultural and group counselling
- Research methods
- Practicum
- Internship and a research project. Electives: couple and family
- Crisis
- Trauma and grief
- Expressive arts. 54 credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- PTE 58
- C1 180) if the degree was not English-medium
- interview or test possible
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised institution (honours degree for some programmes); shortlisted applicants may be interviewed or tested; some programmes require work experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 180
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,109 - $48,921 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $109 SGD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Clementi Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | S R Nathan School of Human Development |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 70 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
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Program starts
July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $35,109 - $48,921 SGD per year. The application fee is $109 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 180, IELTS Academic 6.5.