Overview

At Counselling program at University Utara Malaysia (UUM) the comprehensive curriculum was developed to suit the demands for counsellors and helping professionals based on established curriculum requirements and standards. Students who enrol in this program are expected to follow the curriculum as stipulated by the Bachelor of Counseling program at University Utara Malaysia (UUM).

Students at Counselling program at University Utara Malaysia (UUM) will:

incorporate all the basic skills considered crucial to learn and master.

focus on counseling practice in various settings, counseling techniques and skills, psychological courses, theories in counseling and psychology, current and specific issues in counseling and related services, research methods, academic exercise and field practicum.

get in-depth coverage of practice, applied knowledge, skills development and other issues considered relevant and essential to the profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Development

Research in Social Science

Personality

Human Learning

Abnormal Psychology

Group Counselling Skills

Career Development and Choices

Counselling Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

32

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PTE Academic

30

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IELTS

4

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Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Kedah, Malaysia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 8 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

32

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PTE Academic

30

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IELTS

4

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Other requirements

General requirements

Senior High School/Senior Secondary School/Other Certificates from the government schools with the period of at least 11 to 12 years of study from Primary to Higher Secondary (the cetificate is valid for 5 years from the year of Higher Secondary Examination) OR any other certificate that is recognized by the Senate of the university.

Pass the English Language requirement as determinated by the academic programmes.

OR obtain a certificate from any Countries with English Language of instruction in their educational system.

OR any other English Language certificate that is recognized by the Senate of the university.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8400 MYR / year

≈ 8400 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Kedah

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Students at Counselling program at University Utara Malaysia (UUM) will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Kedah

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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