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Diploma in Counselling

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

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

Programme Outline

  • 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

Career Prospects

  • 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

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
RM29,250.00 (US$ 6,653) per year
RM 58,500 for the entire course
Start date

Expected November 2025

Venue

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College

Kuala Lumpur Campus,

Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak,

KUALA LUMPUR,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

53300, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Malaysian high school (i.e. SPM); O Level/IGCSE with minimum 3 Grade C(c) in the relevant subjects or other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

International students must meet any one of the following English Language tests recognized by TAR UC as meeting the English Language requirement before they are accepted for admission to any of the TAR UC programmes.

IELTS (Academic): Band 4.0

TOEFL iBT: 31

MUET: Band 3.0

Pearson Test of English: 36

Cambridge English (Linguaskill): 140

Or any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of TAR UC.

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