Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,884 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling aims to train teachers, social workers, guidance and counselling practitioners, human resource management personnel and those who intend to offer counselling services to address the diverse needs of their clientele in Hong Kong.

The programme uniquely connects micro and macro perspectives in training guidance and counselling practitioners, who will then be able to design and implement a range of preventive, remedial and developmental programmes. Students can expect the opportunity to generate new theoretical and practical insights into improving current practices.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates can expect to have enhanced both their professional and personal growth and acquire advanced levels of counselling and guidance competencies. 

Characteristics

We offer a flexible learning path. Students can choose their preferred subjects from a pool that is specially designed for guidance and counselling practitioners. They may complete this programme in 2 years, even on a part-time basis if they take additional subjects per semester. On completion of 21 credits (7 subjects), students can apply to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

The Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling aims to train teachers, social workers, guidance and counselling practitioners, human resource management personnel and those who intend to offer counselling services to address the diverse needs of their clientele in Hong Kong.

The programme uniquely connects micro and macro perspectives in training guidance and counselling practitioners, who will then be able to design and implement a range of preventive, remedial and developmental programmes. Students can expect the opportunity to generate new theoretical and practical insights into improving current practices.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates can expect to have enhanced both their professional and personal growth and acquire advanced levels of counselling and guidance competencies. 

Characteristics

We offer a flexible learning path. Students can choose their preferred subjects from a pool that is specially designed for guidance and counselling practitioners. They may complete this programme in 2 years, even on a part-time basis if they take additional subjects per semester. On completion of 21 credits (7 subjects), students can apply to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.

Admission Requirements

6+
80+
  • A recognised Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Preference will be given to applicants who are teachers, social workers, counsellors or human resources management personnel and who are involved in guidance work or related areas.

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

1.5 Years
Sep

International
27,884 USD

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