Diploma in Counselling




This diploma programme aims at producing graduates for employment in counselling-related fields and covers various aspects of human behaviours, affections and experiences. The programme is designed to provide students with a platform for building skills and knowledge in the field of counselling. Students learn to appreciate and understand different aspects of counselling skills, theoretical perspectives in psychology and basic management. Upon graduation, students should be familiar with counselling-related theories and basic skills as well as fundamental knowledge in psychology. Therefore, students are well prepared for their undergraduate study in counselling or psychology.

Scholarship is available for Malaysian students who want to pursue Diploma programme at TAR UMT.

Programme:
Diploma in Counselling 

Intake:
July, November & February 

Duration:
2 years 

Campus:
KL - Kuala Lumpur Main Campus

(R/762/4/0010) (08/23) (AA 0088)

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Social Psychology
  • Theories of Counselling & Psychotherapy
  • Introduction to Guidance and Counselling
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Malaysia: Cultural and Religious Practices
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Introduction to Career Guidance
  • Motivation in Counselling
  • Basic Assessment in Counselling
  • Basic Counselling Skills and Techniques
  • Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Introduction to Family Systems Theory
  • Organisation of Guidance and Counselling Programme
  • Group Guidance and Counselling
  • Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession
  • Deviant, Delinquent and Discipline

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, Professional English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Social and Work Etiquette, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Co-curricular Course
  • Para-counsellor
  • Guided Social Work
  • Management (eg. Human Resources, General Administration, Personal Assistant)
  • Sales, Marketing & Services (eg. Customer Service)
  • Work Related to Psychology at Hospitals, Mental Health Organisations, Business Organisations or Non-Governmental Organisations
Fees & Financial Aid:

Estimated Total Fees: RM17,600 (Malaysian Student), RM33,300 (International Student)

The estimated total fees may vary by 10%. 

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Merit scholarship

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Other scholarship

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Financial Aid

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For Study Loan, click here.

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Contact Us


FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450123 / 41450100
MOBILE: 011-10785990 / 011-10597135
Ext no. 3730, 3581
FAX: 603-41423166
EMAIL : fssh@tarc.edu.my

OPENING HOURS
8.30am - 5.30pm (Monday - Friday)

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