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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Counselling

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years

Tuition Fee HK$184,800/programme (including practicum fee)

Cut Off Date 24 Jul 2025

Year of Entry 2025 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date1 Nov 2024

Application Deadline4 Jun 2025 (non-local)
24 Jul 2025 (local)
(Early closure of application upon quota full)

Programme DirectorDr PAN Jiayan

Programme Office(852) 3411 7772sowk@hkbu.edu.hkhttps://sowk.hkbu.edu.hk/en/programmes/detail/37/  

Selection Process
  1. Qualified applicants will be interviewed to ensure their motivation and suitability for pursuing training in counselling.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims
  1. developing students' knowledge in understanding, analysing and researching the changing needs of people and the social cultural contexts within which these individuals develop; and
  2. equipping students with selected counselling theories and practice skills, with narrative therapy in particular.
Outcome Goals

Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to:

  1. become self-directed learners, recognising personal needs, selecting preferred alternatives for themselves;
  2. become reflexive professionals in counselling, who are able to assess changing social needs, challenge the dominant discourse that is oppressing and disempowering people, particularly the powerless people;
  3. have a solid conceptual framework in understanding human diversity and needs;
  4. analyse the social dynamics and policies which affect the counselling needs of people;
  5. acquire knowledge of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of selected counselling perspectives, and that of narrative therapy in particular;
  6. apply the selected counselling theories and practice skills in counselling with people in need and in different work settings;
  7. be "research literate" - and be able to criticise, use and promote research relevant to advancing students' counselling capacity and professional sensitivity.

Programme Structure

Units Requirement30 units
Required Counselling Courses12 units
Counselling Specialisation Courses9 units or 12 unit
 Practicum6 units
Counselling Elective Courses0 units or 3 units
Study CurriculumThe study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

 

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent.


Language Proficiency Requirement

 

Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose Bachelor’s degree is obtained from non-English medium institutions. These applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for English proficiency:

 

  1. an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; or
  2. a score of 74 (internet-based test) in TOEFL*; or
  3. an equivalent score on a comparable test.

*Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.

 

Others

 

  1. Preferably with relevant experience of working with people in related fields; and
  2. Some background knowledge in psychology, human development, guidance, and/or other related courses.
  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.

 

 

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