Master of Counselling

The Master of Counselling programme at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) aims to prepare students in becoming competent and ethical counsellors in the counselling profession. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to counselling while cultivating the core values of becoming professional counsellors. These integrated components are the keys to promoting positive therapeutic relationships between professional helpers and clients in need.

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in Counselling or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00;

Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses.

Candidates need to undergo an interview and assessment upon request by the Head of Department.

English Language Requirements

1) Malaysian Students

MUET Band 3.5/ IELTS Band 5.0/ CEFR High B1/ TOEFL iBT 40/ equivalent; OR

Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

2) International Students

IELTS Band 5.0/ CEFR High B1/ TOEFL iBT 40/ equivalent; OR

Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

Taught Courses

• Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Human Development Across Lifespan

• Career Development Theories

• Multicultural Counselling

• Techniques and Process in Counselling

• Career Counselling and Personal Development

• Assessment in Counselling Services

• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis in Counselling

• Group Counselling

• Professional and Ethical Issues in Counselling

• Testing and Measurement in Psychology

Elective

• Research Project

• Family and Marriage Counselling

• Guidance and Counselling in School

• Industrial and Organisational Counselling

• Addiction Counselling

• Crisis Counselling

• Creative Arts in Counselling

Practicum & Internship

• Practicum

• Internship

Graduates are able to practice in various settings such as schools, counselling centres, hospitals, community centres, non-governmental organisations and corporate organisations:

• Mental Health Counselor

• Marriage and Family Counselor

• Career Counselor

• Psychotherapist

• Disability Support Worker

• Therapeutic Case Worker