Page 129 - Handbook Postgraduate (Master) 2015 2016 English

(e) Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.

(2) English Language Requirement.

International candidates following a programme conducted in English need to have at least
IELTS (International English Language Testing Services) band six (6) or TOEFL (Test of
English as a Foreign Language) score of five hundred and fifty (550) if the first degree was
obtained from a university where English was not the medium of instruction;

or

Passed an English Language course as required by the university before registration

3. Duration of Studies

The minimum duration of studies for the Master of Counselling are as follows:

(1) Programme by Coursework is four (4) normal semesters.

(2) Programme by Research is two (2) normal semesters.

4. Programme Goals

To prepare counsellors who will work in community and social agencies, private and government
schools, university and college counselling centres, agencies or institutions involved in marital and
family counselling services, employee and career planning and placement services, hospitals,
business settings and mental health agencies.

5. Program Outcomes

At the end of the programme, candidates are able to:

PO1 Master the theory and practical skills of counselling;

PO2 Applying counselling knowledge and skills in providing service;

PO3 Show concern and care for others in implementing counselling services.

PO4 Adhere to the highest ethical standards and practice in the psychology and
counselling services;

PO5 Communicate and cooperate effectively with others in the counselling service.

PO6 Critically analyse research, trends and issues related to the field of psychology
and counselling;

PO7 Involve themselves in lifelong learning and managing information related to
psychology and counselling services in future; and

82