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Overview
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About the Programme
The Master of Counselling supports students in developing professional competence and personal readiness for a career in counselling. The course is committed to experiential learning, with an emphasis on the counselling relationship, the key feature of effective counselling practice. All students engage in the critical appraisal of selected counselling literature/research. In the second year students can complete a substantial research project addressing an issue in counselling theory or practice, or complete their award through course work and a smaller research project. Two supervised placements provide students with the opportunity to develop an integrated and professional counselling practice.
This programme requires students to undertake work-based training through a compulsory work-based placement as part of their studies.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the units stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Master of Counselling from Murdoch University, Australia.
The Master’s Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Key factsDuration12 monthsIntake MonthFebruary and JulyNumber Of Modules6Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningRecorded ClassesYesAssessment100% assignment-based with no exams
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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 schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 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.
Units
- Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice
- Counselling Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Counselling Placement and Supervision Group 1
- Counselling Placement and Supervision Group 2
- Professional Practice Issues
- Trauma Counselling
Click here for unit descriptions.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed the Murdoch University Graduate Diploma in Counselling; OR
- Applicants with comparable qualifications from other institutions (for example, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling) may be considered, subject to assessment.
English Language RequirementsApplicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement through one of the following:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree at AQF Level 7 or equivalent, where the medium of instruction was English; OR
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Singapore, where the medium of instruction was English; OR
- An IELTS overall score of 7.0, with no band below 7.0; OR
- Other English language qualifications as specified by the University and published on the University’s official English language entry requirements page.
In all cases, the final decision on admission rests with the University.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time – Click here to apply online.
Singapore-based Students
- Singapore Citizen
- Singapore Permanent Residents
- Employment Pass
- S Pass
- Work Permit
- Dependent Pass
- Long-Term Visit Pass
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$14,170 payable in 2 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 Referral Incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*.
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and other Offers.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$283.40
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Student Development Fee
S$327*
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).
Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – AMEX/DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the OCBC Frank Education Loan.
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.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
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:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
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DurationDuration
- 12 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- 12 credit points: 24 months
- 24 credit points: 48 months
- 36 credit points: 60 months
- 48 credit points: 72 months
- 72 credit points: 120 months
- 96 credit points: 144 months
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120 credit points: 144 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated consultant for this programme for more information.
Jack Tay