Faculty of Education

Background

The programme commenced in 1997 with the aim to provide education and professional training for those who aspire to become certified, highly trained and competent counselors. A comprehensive curriculum was developed for this programme to ensure it fulfills and cater to demand of the industry and community.

The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA/SWA11276) and fulfills the requirement standards established by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia) which is the Malaysian professional counselling body.

Career Prospects

Graduates completing this programme are eligible to apply for registration with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia). Other prospects include Academician, Lecturer, and Motivator

Cource Structure

Component	Credit
University Courses (include SHE courses)	22
Faculty Core Courses	12
Programme Core Courses (includes Internship)	78
Programme Elective Courses	27
Total	139

Programme Booklet

2024/2025
Malay | English

2023/2024
Malay | English

Entry Requirement

Local Applications via UPU (link page ini: https://study.um.edu.my/entry-requirements)
Local Application via UM’s Open Channel (SATU)
- Info on UM’s Open Channel/Saluran Terbuka Universiti Malaya (SATU) and programme entry requirement, https://study.um.edu.my/open-channel-satu
- To apply, http://maya.um.edu.my
International Candidates (link page ini: https://study.um.edu.my/entry-requirements)

*Kindly ensure all entry requirement are met before applying.

Intake Schedule

Semester I

Local Applications via UPU, Applications starts in March, kindly refer to https://upu.mohe.gov.my/
- Local Application via UM’s Open Channel (SATU), kindly refer to http://maya.um.edu.my
International Applications, kindly refer to http://maya.um.edu.my

Semester II

Local Application via UM’s Open Channel (SATU), kindly refer to http://maya.um.edu.my

Fees

General info on fee structure:

Local Candidates (UPU and UM’s Open Channel (SATU)) (link: https://study.um.edu.my/programmes.php)
International Candidates (link: https://study.um.edu.my/programmes.php)
For Current Students (link: https://umsitsguide.um.edu.my/student_lecturer_staff/setup_main_stu-lec-stf.php)

*For UM’s Open Channel applicants, kindly review the fee structure and applicants are advised to seek potential financial aid for the fees.

Bachelor of Counselling