Master of Counselling
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Overview
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About the Programme
An education grant of S$1,090 is available to local applicants for the 2025 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.
The Master of Counselling programme in the Faculty of Education is a skill-based programme suited to those with an interest in counselling. The programme is taught by academics with extensive experience working as professional counsellors or psychologists, and it offers a professional qualification and an authentic counselling experience. It is suitable for people from a variety of professions such as counselling, psychology or social work. An integral component of the programme involves gaining professional experience, providing you with an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision in clinical settings.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Master of Counselling from Monash University, Australia.
The Graduate Certificate will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Key factsDuration16 or 23 monthsIntake MonthFebruary & JulyNumber Of Modules6 (with exemptions) or 10Mode Of Delivery100% In-personAssessment100% coursework-based Degree programme with no examsCareer OpportunitiesClinical Mental Health CounsellorCommunity Mental Health CounsellorMental Health AdvocatePrivate Practice CounsellorRehabilitation CounsellorSocial Services Coordinator - 37th in the World
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- February
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July
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedules.
Minimum Class Size-
35 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Modules
This programme consists of 10 modules and 2 supervised counselling placement modules. Students must complete:
- Advanced Ethics and Professional Issues in Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapies: Assessment and Intervention
- Contemporary Counselling Approaches
- Counselling Couples, Families and Groups
- Counselling in the School Years
- Diversity in Counselling
- Emerging Counsellor Practice
- Grief and Trauma Counselling
- Learning and Career Counselling
- Supervised Counselling Placement A
- Supervised Counselling Placement B
- Telehealth and Technology in Counselling
Supervised Counselling Placement A and B are field placements (practicums) for professional experience in counselling. Students must complete the required number of hours and the activities specified in the professional experience guide for these modules. Student learning is supported by professional practice consultants, coordinators and supervisors. These modules track the requirements for completing professional experience in the programme and during supervised placements in the fields.
While assistance will be provided, students are encouraged to secure their own practical placement with counselling agencies or social service centres. Cost of on-site or individual practicum supervision is negotiable between students and their supervisors and will be borne and paid directly by students to their supervisors. Students must complete their placements in Singapore.
Click here for module descriptions.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
72-Credit Point Programme
- An Australian Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (65% average) and a minimum of 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience; OR
- An Australian Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including Counselling, Psychology or Social Work with at least a credit (65% average); OR
- A 4-year Australian Honours Bachelor’s Degree or an Australian Graduate Certificate or an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) with at least a credit (65% average); OR
- An Australian Master’s Degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (65% average).
48-Credit Point Programme
- An Australian Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including Counselling, Psychology or Social Work with at least a credit (65% average) and a minimum of 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience; OR
- A 4-year Australian Honours Bachelor’s Degree or an Australian Graduate Certificate or an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) with at least a credit (65% average) and a minimum of 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience; OR
- A 4-year Australian Honours Bachelor’s Degree or an Australian Graduate Certificate or an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a related discipline including Counselling, Psychology or Social Work with at least credit (65% average); OR
- An Australian Master’s Degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (65% average) and a minimum of 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience; OR
- An Australian Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including Counselling, Psychology or Social Work with at least a credit (65% average).
Applicants who do not meet the Master's admission requirements will be assessed for entry into the Graduate Certificate of Counselling. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Counselling with a 65% average, students will be admitted into the 48-credit point Master's Degree programme directly.
In all cases, the final decision for admission to the programme rests with Monash University.
English Language Requirements- IELTS: 7.0 overall with no band lower than 7.0; OR
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 65; OR
- TOEFL Internet-Based Test: score of 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23; OR
- An equivalent English language test approved by the University
Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
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Fees
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Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$28,441.52 payable in 4 instalments
(48 credit points)S$41,561.90 payable in 6 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$42,651.90 minus Education Grant of S$1,0901)
(72 credit points)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
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1The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
2Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.
For application guidelines, please click here.
For FAQs, please click here.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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DurationDuration
- 16 or 23 months (depending on level of entry)
Maximum allowed candidature period72-Credit Point Programme
- 60 months
48-Credit Point Programme
- 48 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
Monash University’s teaching methodology, the dedicated and caring lecturers who made themselves easily accessible despite the time difference, and the diverse student population made my time there engaging, interesting and made it possible for me to achieve my goal. My answer is a resounding “yes”, if asked whether I would recommend my University to others – a quality education at a reasonable cost.
V Erika Nissa
Principal Manager, Government Organisation
Master of Counselling
Monash University (2020)
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