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
- Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
- One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
- Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005
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