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Master’s degree

Master of Counselling

IMU University
Duration2 - 5 Years (Full-Time) 4 - 8 Years* (Part-Time) (54 credit hours)
Study ModeFull-time/Part-time
LocationWilayah Persekutuan
IntakesSeptember
CampusAsk the institution
Local tuition feesRM62,100 (Malaysian)
International tuition feesRM67,500 (International)#
Programme StructureMixed Mode

About the programme

This programme provides practical skills training on par with local and international standards for graduates of the programme to take up leadership positions in the fields of counselling, teaching, research and management.

The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and fulfils the requirement standards established by the Malaysian professional counselling body; the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia).

Hence, the graduates of the programme will be eligible to apply for registration with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors.

Entry requirements

A. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSB. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to have obtained:

 

  • A Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum cGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the University’s Senate; or
  • A Bachelor Degree in related discipline not meeting cGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
  • Candidates need to undergo an interview assessment upon request by the school.
For Malaysian Students
Not applicable

For International Students

 

  • IELTS : Band score 5.0; or
  • TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; or
  • Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; or
  • Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; or
  • Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47;

 

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

  • International students from countries in which English is the first language.
  • International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

What you’ll study

To strengthen students’ learning, the programme incorporates role-play, group discussion, case-based scenario and reflective practice as part of the curriculum. The following is the list of modules offered

  • Human Development across the Lifespan
  • Theories of Psychotherapy
  • Theories of Career Counselling
  • Ethical and Professional Issues in the Helping Professions
  • Multi-cultural Counselling
  • Information, Personnel and Career Development
  • Psychological Testing and Assessment
  • Abnormal Psychology and Clinical Assessment
  • Counselling Skills
  • Research Methods
  • Group Counselling
  • Counselling Practicum
  • Research Project
  • Counselling Internship
  • Elective option 1 – Focused on Marriage and Family Counselling
  • Elective option 2 – Focused on Crisis, Trauma and Grief Counselling
  • Elective option 3 – Focused on Expressive Art Therapy

ASSESSMENT

The IMU Master of Counselling programme uses both continuous and final assessments in assessing students. Most of the modules employ continuous assessment with a variety of assessment methods including practical skills evaluation, reflective writing, self-evaluation, critique report etc. As for the final assessment, students will go through tests which focus on evaluating students’ critical thinking as well as competency in theory application.

Career pathways

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