MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
KPT / JPT ( R / 762 / 7 / 0017 ) 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 .
Work placement
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 .
Financial assistance
Scholarships ( tuition fee waivers ) are available for this course . Please turn to page 12 for details .
DURATION : 2 YEARS ( FULL-TIME ) 4 YEARS ( PART-TIME )* Part-time classes are held on weekdays .
INTAKE : FEES :
FEBRUARY AND JULY
RM71,040 Malaysian student
RM80,640 International student
2024 fees for full course DEGREE TYPE : COURSEWORK
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
CAREER PATHS 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 .
MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
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Monash delivered high quality education to ensure that we obtain both research-based knowledge and practical industry-ready skills in preparation for our journey as counsellors in Malaysia . I had enriching experiences in my counselling practicum and internship where I was able to practise skills learnt in the course and obtain first-hand encounters with the rewards and challenges of working in the counselling industry .”
SARA AU SU YI
Master of Professional Counselling Co-founder and Mental Health Counsellor , Cara Cara Mental Fitness
Sara ’ s experiences of working in the corporate environment helped her realise the importance of mental well-being for work performance and staff retention in organisations . She decided to pursue counselling to help improve mental health literacy and reduce barriers to professional mental healthcare in Malaysia .
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024
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