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The Master of Arts in Educational Counselling programme includes extensive training in the theory and practice of counselling, and 80 to 100 hours of supervised counselling practicum. The programme focuses on the collaboration between school and community and innovative approaches and strategies are used to address the needs of students in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions. The programme is currently accredited by Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for membership of the HKPCA, and they can continue to pursue the status of HKPCA Certified Counsellor after graduation. For more details, please visit www.eduhk.hk/ec
Study duration: Full-time: 12 months Part-time: 24 months
**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Educational Counselling programme includes extensive training in the theory and practice of counselling, and 80 to 100 hours of supervised counselling practicum. The programme focuses on the collaboration between school and community and innovative approaches and strategies are used to address the needs of students in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions. The programme is currently accredited by Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for membership of the HKPCA, and they can continue to pursue the status of HKPCA Certified Counsellor after graduation. For more details, please visit www.eduhk.hk/ec
Study duration: Full-time: 12 months Part-time: 24 months
**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Admission Requirements
6+
80+
12 Months
Sep
Domestic
20,154 USD
International
20,154 USD
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Master of Arts in Educational Counselling
Campus, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
# 12QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgramme duration
20,154 USDTuition Fee/year
Education and TrainingMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Educational Counselling programme includes extensive training in the theory and practice of counselling, and 80 to 100 hours of supervised counselling practicum. The programme focuses on the collaboration between school and community and innovative approaches and strategies are used to address the needs of students in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions. The programme is currently accredited by Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for membership of the HKPCA, and they can continue to pursue the status of HKPCA Certified Counsellor after graduation. For more details, please visit www.eduhk.hk/ec
Study duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 24 months
**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Educational Counselling programme includes extensive training in the theory and practice of counselling, and 80 to 100 hours of supervised counselling practicum. The programme focuses on the collaboration between school and community and innovative approaches and strategies are used to address the needs of students in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions. The programme is currently accredited by Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for membership of the HKPCA, and they can continue to pursue the status of HKPCA Certified Counsellor after graduation. For more details, please visit www.eduhk.hk/ec
Study duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 24 months
**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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