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    MSocSc in Counselling

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    Hong Kong, HKMSocScIn-person1 year
    HK$198,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    130
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    HK$500.00
    App fee

    MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSocSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$198,000.

    About the program

    The program provides professional education in counselling, covering theories, practice, group counselling, psychopathology, family practice, and skills laboratory. Students complete core courses, electives, and either a research project or counselling practicum.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    IANG (up to 24 months for recent graduates, job offer required for non-recent) (Hong Kong)

    HK$12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong is HK$198,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong?
    Per the program's published guidance: CGPA of 3.3 or above
    How large is the MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong cohort?
    MSocSc in Counselling at City University of Hong Kong typically enrolls around 130 students per cohort.