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Master of Counselling
- Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- 1.67 years
- 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 (1 year): yes
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia
- APEL.A
- Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) in a related field with CGPA 2.50
- CGPA 2.00-2.49 considered with prerequisite courses or assessment (e.g. Artificial Intelligence)
- interview for some programmes
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in a related field; other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia; APEL.A
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 75
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 170
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application Form
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photographs
- Passport Copy (All Pages)
- Certified Academic Qualifications
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
How to apply
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,199 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway University, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences |
| Department | Counselling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Jul 2027
233 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.67 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $8,199 USD per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 170, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.