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Master of Counselling
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2 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: yes
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 degree in the field or a related field
- CGPA 2.50 to 2.75 depending on programme (lower CGPA after internal assessment or with work experience); Clinical Psychology and Counselling add an interview; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in the field or a related field; Clinical Psychology needs a 3-year bachelor in Psychology and an interview
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
Other requirements
- Work experience required
- Interview required
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience aligned with the program field is required or considered as part of admission.
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
- Professional experience evidence
- Interview or selection materials
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Submit evidence of relevant professional experience. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM37,206 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM500 MYR |
| Deposit | RM2,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | IMU campus, Bukit Jalil |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Psychology and Social Sciences |
| Department | Psychology and Behavioural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
24 May 2027
191 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 24 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM37,206 MYR per year. The application fee is RM500 MYR. The deposit is RM2,000 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM21,600 MYR.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59. Work experience is required. An interview is required.