The Master of Social Sciences in Youth Counselling is a professional master’s degree designed for those who possess some background knowledge in psychology, human development, guidance and/or related courses (preferably have two years’ working experience with young people). The length of the programme is one year (full-time) or two years (part-time) including summer term. The programme aims to develop students’ knowledge in understanding, analysing and researching the changing needs of young people and the social cultural contexts within which young people develop; and to equip students with selected youth counselling perspectives, methods and practice skills, with narrative therapy in particular. Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to: |