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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Counselling
Kowloon Tong Campus, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
# 301-350QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgram duration
23,540 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more theories and practice skills, with narrative therapy in particular. Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to: become self-directed learners, recognising personal needs, selecting preferred alternatives for themselves; 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; have a solid conceptual framework in understanding human diversity and needs; analyse the social dynamics and policies which affect the counselling needs of people; acquire knowledge of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of selected counselling perspectives, and that of narrative therapy in particular; apply the selected counselling theories and practice skills in counselling with people in need and in different work settings; be "research literate" - and be able to criticise, use and promote research relevant to advancing students' counselling capacity and professional sensitivity. Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more theories and practice skills, with narrative therapy in particular. Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to: become self-directed learners, recognising personal needs, selecting preferred alternatives for themselves; 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; have a solid conceptual framework in understanding human diversity and needs; analyse the social dynamics and policies which affect the counselling needs of people; acquire knowledge of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of selected counselling perspectives, and that of narrative therapy in particular; apply the selected counselling theories and practice skills in counselling with people in need and in different work settings; be "research literate" - and be able to criticise, use and promote research relevant to advancing students' counselling capacity and professional sensitivity. Read less
Admission Requirements
Tuition Fee and Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
QS subject rankings
Subject: Education and Training
Ranking criteria
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Local and non-local applicants with post-secondary education background may apply for admission to our full-time government-funded undergraduate programmes through the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admissions Scheme. For example: c urrent students or graduates of an full-time Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma programme at an institution recognised by the University or a pplicants applying on the basis of academic qualifications recognized by the University (other than the Hong Kong Secondary School Diploma)
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BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
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BA (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
BA (Hons) in Visual Arts
BFA (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen
Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in Individualised Major
Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries
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BA (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment)
BBA (Hons) - Accounting Concentration
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
Engineering and Technology (1)
BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics
Life Sciences and Medicine (3)
BPharm (Hons) in Chinese Medicine
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Natural Sciences (1)
BSocSc (Hons) in Geography
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BA (Hons) in Film and Television
BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management
BComm (Hons) Journalism and Digital Media
BComm (Hons) Public Relations and Advertising
BComm (Hons) in Game Design and Animation
BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies - French Stream
BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies - German Stream
BSocSc (Hons) in Global and China Studies
BSocSc (Hons) in Government and International Studies
BSocSc (Hons) in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Digital Futures and Humanities
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MPhil (Department of Humanities and Creative Writing)
MPhil (Department of Religion and Philosophy)
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Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing for Cultural Professionals
Master of Arts (MA) in Ethics and Public Affairs
Master of Arts (MA) in Language Studies
Master of Arts (MA) in Literary and Comparative Studies
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Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Economics
Master of Science (MSc) in Business Management
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MPhil (Department of Physics)
MPhil (School of Chinese Medicine)
Master of Chinese Medicine (MCM)
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Chinese Medicine (MPS)
Master of Science (MSc) in Drug Discovery (Modernization of Chinese Medicine) (MDD)
Master of Science (MSc) in Personal Health Management (Chinese Medicine) (MHM)
Natural Sciences (7)
MPhil (Department of Chemistry)
MPhil (Department of Geography)
MPhil (Department of Mathematics)
Master of Science (MSc) in Analytical Chemistry
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental and Public Health Management
Master of Science (MSc) in Green Technology (Energy)
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Social Sciences and Management (32)
(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Arts (MA) in Communication - AI & Digital Media
(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Arts (MA) in Communication - Communication Studies
(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Arts (MA) in Communication - Film TV & New Media
(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Arts (MA) in Communication - Media Management
(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Social Work (MSW) (Part-time)
Full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
MPhil (Academy of Film)
MPhil (Department of Education Studies)
MPhil (Department of Government and International Studies)
MPhil (Department of Social Work)
MPhil (Department of Sociology)
MPhil (Department of Sports and Health Sciences)
MPhil (Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies)
MPhil (School of Communication)
Master of Arts (MA) in Communication
Master of Arts (MA) in Global Society
Master of Arts (MA) in International Journalism Studies
Master of Arts (MA) in Producing for Film, Television and New Media
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film, Television and Digital Media
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science (MSc) in AI and Digital Media
Master of Science (MSc) in Operational Research & Business Statistics
Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) (Contemporary China Studies)
Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Counselling
Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Media Management
Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Social Work
Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Sport and Leisure Management
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Traditional Stream
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Subject Teaching and Subject Knowledge (STSK) Stream
Part-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Mainland Class only)
Arts and Humanities (9)
PhD (Academy of Music)
PhD (Academy of Visual Arts)
PhD (Department of Chinese Language and Literature)
PhD (Department of English Language and Literature)
PhD (Department of History)
PhD (Department of Humanities and Creative Writing)
PhD (Department of Religion and Philosophy)
PhD (Mr. Simon Suen and Mrs. Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute)
PhD (The Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology)
Business and Management (2)
PhD (Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance)
PhD (Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems)
Engineering and Technology (1)
PhD (Department of Computer Science)
Life Sciences and Medicine (2)
PhD (Department of Biology)
PhD (School of Chinese Medicine)
Natural Sciences (4)
PhD (Department of Chemistry)
PhD (Department of Geography)
PhD (Department of Mathematics)
PhD (Department of Physics)
Social Sciences and Management (9)
Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies (ITS) programme
PhD (Academy of Film)
PhD (Department of Education Studies)
PhD (Department of Government and International Studies)
PhD (Department of Social Work)
PhD (Department of Sociology)
PhD (Department of Sports and Health Sciences)
PhD (Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies)
PhD (School of Communication)