Introduction

Discipline

Social Work Studies

Program

Bachelor's Degree Program

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Guidance and Counselling

Awarding Institution

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

4 years

Intake

January, May, October

Class Location

UTAR Kampar Campus (Perak)

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Year 1
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
Year 2
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
Year 3
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
Year 4
Abnormal Psychology: Childhood and Adolescent
Consultation in Counselling
Counselling Elective II
Counselling Internship
Counselling Practicum

Entry Requirement

1. STPM: Grade C in 2 or 3 in the relevant subjects, depending on degree programmes
2. UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
3. A-Level: Grade E in 2 or 3 in the relevant subjects
4. SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in at least 2 relevant subjects
5. CPU: An average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects
6. UTAR Foundation Programme
7. Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
8. Foundation/Diploma qualifications in the relevant fields
9. Other recognised equivalent qualifications

Course Fees

Budget

< RM60000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM50,700

Application Fee

RM60

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Course Inquiry

Please email to: enquiry@utar.edu.my