Master of Guidance and Counselling
Master of Guidance and Counselling
Course overview
Human, personal, educational, and employment needs are becoming ever more complex in the 21st century context of continuing and rapid change. Counselling professionals provide an invaluable service by helping people grow and thrive in such an environment.
Our Master of Guidance and Counselling (MGC) course provides advanced academic and practical training in the professional discipline of counselling. It is designed to meet the developmental needs of individuals wishing to enter the counselling profession, as well as individuals seeking to develop important human and interpersonal skills in other professions.
The course has the advantage of being formally recognised as an initial counsellor training course by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) The same course delivered in our Australian campus is also accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
(Commencing in Trimester)
*In 2024, the intake will commence in February
Subjects
Course Structure
take 1-2 subjects per Trimester
Study Program
Students are required to complete 12 subjects (36 credit points) based on availability and scheduling.
8 Core Subjects (24 credit points)
- Foundations of Counselling Theory
- Foundations of Counselling Practice
- Advanced Counselling Practice
- Assessment and Case Conceptualisation
- Human Diversity
- Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
- Reflective Practice Research in Guidance and Counselling
- Practicum in Guidance and Counselling
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Any of the following 4 subjects (12 credit points)
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Educational Leadership
- Community Development
- Workplace Psychological Health
- Health Coaching and Behaviour Change
- Leading and Managing Organisational Change
- Organisational Practice
OR
2 subjects (12 credit points)
Research Pathway
- Research Planning
- Research Project
*Admission to Research Pathway is subjected to course coordinator’s approval on a case-by-case basis.
For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click here
Course Requirements
- Each 3 credit point subject requires a minimum of 130 hours of study time per trimester.
- Practicum consists of 110 hours of practice (100 hours minimum face-to-face counselling) over a period of two trimesters.
- Students are supported in sourcing and making arrangements for practicum placements. The University meets the cost of 10 hours of Clinical Supervision support in keeping with ethical codes and requirements.
- This 100 hours of direct Counselling needs to be ethically supported by a minimum of 10 hours of individual Clinical Supervision provided by a SAC Registered Counsellor or a practitioner of equivalent standing.
Advanced Standing
- Students may be granted advanced standing if, in addition to meeting the entry requirements, they can provide evidence of relevant work experience.
- Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Eligibility & Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate discipline. Cognate disciplines include, but are not limited to, career development, community services, education, life coaching, mental health, pastoral care, health, human services, psychology, social sciences, behavioural science, social work,
law, or youth work.
English Requirements
- Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate discipline. Cognate disciplines include, but are not limited to, career development, community services, education, life coaching, mental health, pastoral care, health, human services, psychology, social sciences, behavioural science, social work,
law, or youth work; or - Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Completing a course of study delivered in English or experience in an English-speaking workplace may help you demonstrate the English language skills you need at JCU.
Attendance Requirements
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Career Outcomes
The Master of Guidance and Counselling (MGC) degree equips graduates with the requisite skills, knowledge, understanding and personal awareness to become professionally equipped counsellors in a variety of locations and settings.
Equally, for those not wishing to pursue the professional counselling route, the MGC Course will advance graduates professionally via enrichment of their people skills, knowledge, understanding and self-awareness to become more empowered personally and professionally within their contexts of choice.
How to apply
Apply Online
How to Apply Online and Online Application Guideline.
Applicants must hold a relevant residential permit in Singapore. Contact us for further information.
Tuition Fees
**Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass).
Note:
- All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 9% in 2024.
- The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.
Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg.
James Cook University is EduTrust-certified. The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered and governed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore. The EduTrust Certification Scheme requires all students to be covered under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). In James Cook University, this is provided through Fee Protection Scheme Group Insurance. All students from James Cook University are covered hospitalization, surgery and treatment costs in accordance to insurance policy term and conditions under the Group Hospitalisation and Surgical insurance scheme. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.
For more details please visit SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei
Disclaimer
Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.
