Bachelor of Counselling
This programme is a collaborative effort between the Bahagian Kaunseling, Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L), aims to equip future counsellors with the necessary skills to effectively address and manage mental health issues within the community, thereby contributing to a healthier, more resilient society in line with national priorities and the visionary guidance of His Majesty.
List of modules
The student must complete all modules:
| # | CODE | CORE MODULES | MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CE-B-4001 | Effective Counselling in Communities and Work | 4 |
| 2 | CE-B-4002 | Counselling Theories and Applications | 4 |
| 3 | CE-B-4003 | Basic Counselling and Communication Skills | 4 |
| 4 | CE-B-4004 | Growth and Human Development in Counselling | 4 |
| 5 | CE-B-4005 | Introduction to Psychology in Counselling | 4 |
| 6 | CE-B-4006 | Advanced Counselling Skills | 4 |
| 7 | CE-B-4007 | Strategies and Techniques in Counselling | 4 |
| 8 | CE-B-4008 | Group Counselling | 4 |
| 9 | CE-B-4009 | Career Counselling and Development | 4 |
| 10 | CE-B-4010 | Family Counselling | 4 |
| 11 | CE-B-4011 | Research Methods in Counselling 1 | 4 |
| 12 | CE-B-4012 | Research Methods in Counselling 2 | 4 |
| 13 | CE-B-4013 | Case Conference in Counselling 1 | 4 |
| 14 | CE-B-4014 | Case Conference 2 | 4 |
| 15 | CE-B-4015 | Case Conference 3 | 4 |
| # | CODE | COUNSELLING PRACTICUM | MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CE-B-8016 | Counselling Practicum 1 | 8 |
| 2 | CE-B-8017 | Counselling Practicum 2 | 8 |
| 3 | CE-B-8018 | Counselling Practicum 3 | 8 |
| # | CODE | CAPSTONE PROJECT | MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CE-B-8019 | Capstone Project 1 | 8 |
| 2 | CE-B-8020 | Capstone Project 2 | 8 |
| # | CODE | OPTION MODULES | MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CE-B-4021 | Professional Ethics in Counselling Practice | 4 |
| 2 | CE-B-4022 | Counselling Diverse Population | 4 |
| 3 | CE-B-4023 | Crisis Intervention and Management | 4 |
| 4 | CE-B-4024 | Psychology of Addictive Behaviour | 4 |
| 5 | CE-B-4025 | Supervision in Counselling | 4 |
Programme Structure
| Module Type | Number Of Modules | Total MC |
| Degree Core | 15 | 60 |
| Option | 5 | 20 |
| Counselling Practicum | 3 | 24 |
| Capstone Project | 2 | 16 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 120 |
Entry Requirements
- Working professional/mature candidates, who have at least five (5) years of working experience in the related fields, with academic qualification as follow:
- Diploma at BDQF Level 4 (in relevant fields), OR
- GCE ‘A’ Level with Grade A to E; OR
- Any equivalent qualifications accredited by BDNAC
AND
- English Language requirement/Proficiency:
- At least a Credit Six (C6) in English at GCE Ordinary Level Examination/IGCSE Grade C, OR
- A valid IELTS score of 6.0, OR
- A TOEFL (PBT) minimum overall score 550, OR
- A pass of UBD English Proficiency Test.
AND
- Additional requirements for applicants from Government sector
- Applicants from the government sector must obtain approval from their respective departments.
- Applicants currently serving in the government sector must comply with the rules and conditions governing In-Service Training (IST). This includes meeting the minimum entry requirements and adhering to all relevant conditions, such as the rules and regulations on IST as stipulated by their respective employers (where applicable).
Fees
| 4MCs module | B$500.00 per module |
| 8MCs module | B$1,000.00 per module |
| 120 MCs (total) | B$15,000.00 |
Intake
This programme will be offered once a year every January starting from January 2025.
The programme is duration for each candidate is up to 12 years.