Master of Science in Counselling

Faculty of Educational Studies

Course Fee

MVR 4,699 per month x 24 months

Duration

2-years

Programme Level

Postgraduate Programmes

MNQF Level: - (9)

Awarding Body

Villa College

Intakes

January / May / September

Study Mode

Face To Face

Code

MScCoun

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Course Overview Entry Requirement Programme Structure Key Features Programme Fees Leaning Outcomes

Overview

The Master of Science in Counselling programme is a two-year course that covers the compressive ground in understanding issues related to mental health and wellbeing. The modules are carefully chosen to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the aetiology and therapy regarding counselling issues. The course will also advance students’ understanding of counselling assessments and testing, diagnostic and treatment planning, and research, in practical situations. Special areas covered in this course include child and adult psychopathology, group counselling, geriatric counselling and addiction counselling with a focus on Maldivian cultural context. Students will be working alongside counsellors and gain extensive experience in counselling settings during their internships.

Entry Requirement

General Entry Criteria

A related Bachelor’s Degree OR
A related Graduate Diploma at level 8

Note; “Related” implies that the applicant should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology / Counselling.

All participants would be interviewed by faculty prior to selection

Programme Structure

Core Modules

Year 1

Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Human Development and Lifespan
Counselling Techniques I
Ethics in Counselling
Award Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling
Advanced Research Methods
Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Counselling Techniques II

Year 2

Group Counselling
Geriatric Counselling
Addictions Counselling
Internship
Dissertation

Award Master of Science in Counselling

Key Features

The broader goals of the programme are as follows:

Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in assessment and diagnostic testing in the areas of counselling
Advance understanding of counselling research
Prepare students to apply advance skills and interventions across mental health issues
Prepare individuals who wish to pursue a career in counselling

Programme Fees

Course Fee: MVR 4,699 per month x 24 months

Leaning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme participants will be able to:

provide supportive counselling service to promote psychological wellbeing;
carry out specific diagnostic and treatment planning with clients;
carry out mental health interventions and counselling therapy; and
work in different settings and provide therapy to different groups

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