MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
KPT / JPT ( R / 0923 / 7 / 0003 ) 05 / 25 - MQA / FA12898
If you ’ re passionate about helping people and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others , this is the course for you .
This skill-based course is taught by leading academics with extensive experience working as counsellors and psychologists . It offers a combination of theory and professional experience , providing you with the knowledge and skills to begin a rewarding career as a counsellor . This degree is also suitable if you ’ re already in a profession that needs counselling skills , such as teaching , social work or human resources .
A distinctive aspect of this course is its focus on preparing students to be culturally competent counsellors . You ’ ll complete 768 hours of clinical placements , comprising 300 hours of client contact and 468 hours of non-contact placement activities .
Professionally accredited
This course is fully accredited by the :
• Malaysian Board of Counsellors
• Australian Counselling Association
• Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia .
Course structure
PART A . PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN COUNSELLING ( 78 points )
• Counselling practice and theory
• Human growth and lifespan development
• Mental health issues assessment : grief , trauma and substance abuse
• Counselling in a multicultural context
• Children and adolescents counselling
• Personnel and career development counselling
• Counselling skills : individuals and couples
• Ethics and professional issues in counselling and psychology
• Group counselling skills and psychotherapy
• Cognitive behaviour therapy
• Advanced personnel and career development counselling
• Counselling research design , statistics and program evaluation
• Psychological assessment and measurement .
PART B . PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN COUNSELLING ( 18 points )
• Counselling internship
• Counselling practicum .
2 years ( full-time ) 4 years ( part-time )*
Part-time classes are held on weekdays .
February and July Coursework
RM71,040 Malaysian student
RM80,640 International student 2025 fees for full course
Professionally accredited Counselling placement
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
CAREER PATHWAYS Upon completing this course , you should be able to work as a counsellor with an advanced level of knowledge , and be cognisant of the professional issues involved in undertaking counselling as a profession in Malaysia and the region . You ’ ll be able to work in settings such as community mental health clinics , schools , health centres , workplaces and in private practice .
Monash provided me with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills that significantly enhanced my career opportunities in the counselling field . The diverse student body and multicultural environment also offered a rich learning experience , exposing me to various perspectives and enhancing my cultural competence . I enjoyed the meaningful connections that I had as a student .”
CHERYL KONG
Master of Professional Counselling Student Counsellor , Monash University Malaysia
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