Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Guidance and Counselling
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM47,550
Course Highlights
- This curriculum is designed beyond and above the Malaysian Board of Counsellor's Standards and Requirements of Training for Counsellors
- Be equipped with the comprehensive professional knowledge and skills you need to manage a range of psychological issues, including developmental challenges, behavioural difficulties, socioemotional distress and psychological stress from various challenging situations
- This programme is structured to develop you into a competent and ethical counselling professional who is equipped to support individuals across educational, career and psychological domains
- Through intensive practical and theoretical preparation, you will be positioned to promote psychological well-being and facilitate holistic personal development across diverse community settings
Course Structure
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Fundamental Counselling Skills
- Introduction to Psychology
- MPU3
- National Language/Other Languages
- Personality
- Professional Ethics in Counselling
- Research Methods in Behavioral Science
- Statistical Techniques for Behavioral Science I
- Theories of Career Development
- Theory and Practice of Counselling: Psychodynamic and Affective Approaches
- Career Guidance and Counselling
- Communicative English
- English for Social Science
- Lifespan Development: Adult and Ageing
- Lifespan Development: Childhood and Adolescent
- MPU1
- MPU1
- Organisational Behaviour
- Psychoeducational Group
- Psychological Testing in Counselling
- Statistical Techniques for Behavioral Science II
- Theory and Practice of Counselling: Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches
- Abnormal Psychology: Adult and Ageing
- Counselling Elective I
- Elective I
- Group Counselling
- Mental Health Assessment
- MPU4
- Multicultural Counselling Competency
- Physiological Psychology
- Project I
- Project II
- Psychology of Diversity
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Theory and Practice of Counselling: Postmodernism and Contemporary Approaches
- Abnormal Psychology: Childhood and Adolescent
- Consultation in Counselling
- Counselling Elective II
- Counselling Internship
- Counselling Practicum
Counselling Elective I (Choose 1):
- Creative Approaches in Counselling
- Crisis and Trauma Counselling
Counselling Elective II (Choose 1):
- Community Psychology and Counselling
- Health and Rehabilitation Counselling
Elective I (Choose 1):
- Computer Systems and Applications
- Interpersonal Communication
- Oral Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Public Speaking and Oral Presentation
Entry Requirements
- STPM: 2 Grade C
- A Level: 2 Grade D
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects)
- Matriculation/Foundation from any Institutions of Higher Learning recognised by the Malaysian Government: Minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Diploma (Level 4, KKM) in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government; AND
- All applicants MUST pass personal suitability and readiness interview
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 42
- SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit
- MUET: Band 3
- Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
- UEC English Language: Grade B
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM47,550
Other miscellaneous fees
RM4,650
Discounts & scholarships
-RM500
Total payable amount
RM51,700
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Scholarships
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree