Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 54047
Stream Code
GCF (Full-time)
GCP (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31
Initial Registration Credits
3 for local students
6 for non-local students
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Tuition Fees
HK$217,500 per programme (HK$7,250 per credit) for local and non-local students Entry Scholarships are available. Please click here for details. PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU's decision is final.
* No tuition fee is required for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) subject
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Leader
Dr Allen Dorcas
PhD, MPs, BSc
Remarks
- This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Applied Social Sciences.
This programme adopts multi-method approaches in teaching and learning such as online, classroom, skill laboratory, or blended learning.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview. Qualified candidates will be notified of their results via the eAdmission. Once all vacancies are filled, the remaining qualified applicants will be put on a waiting list. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
The Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling aims to train teachers, social workers, guidance and counselling practitioners, human resource management personnel and those who intend to offer counselling services to address the diverse needs of their clientele in Hong Kong.
The programme uniquely connects micro and macro perspectives in training guidance and counselling practitioners, who will then be able to design and implement a range of preventive, remedial and developmental programmes. Students can expect the opportunity to generate new theoretical and practical insights into improving current practices.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates can expect to have enhanced both their professional and personal growth and acquire advanced levels of counselling and guidance competencies.
Characteristics
We offer a flexible learning path. Students can choose their preferred subjects from a pool that is specially designed for guidance and counselling practitioners. They may complete this programme in 2 years, even on a part-time basis if they take additional subjects per semester. On completion of 22 credits (8 subjects), students can apply to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.
