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    Guidance Counselling: MSc

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    Dublin, IEMScIn-person2 years
    €19,800.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    €50.00
    App fee

    Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University is a 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Dublin, IE. Tuition is €19,800.

    About the program

    Two-year part-time program providing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for personal, education, and career guidance counselling. Includes reflective practice, personal counselling, supervised placement of 130 hours, and a research dissertation.

    Focus: both
    410 (QS World University Rankings 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: Overall score 92.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: Overall score 6.5; no band below 6.0 in any one skill. (Additionally, DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing for the programme)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Ireland: graduates may apply for a General Employment Permit (GEP) or other relevant permission; the application requirements depend on the job offer (no DCU-specific STEM OPT/Graduate Route equivalent found for this programme).

    €18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University is €19,800.
    Is Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University online or in-person?
    Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University is offered in-person.
    How long does Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University take to complete?
    Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Primary Honours (Level 8) degree
    What work-permit options follow Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University?
    Post-completion work rights for Guidance Counselling: MSc at Dublin City University: Ireland: graduates may apply for a General Employment Permit (GEP) or other relevant permission; the application requirements depend on the job offer (no DCU-specific STEM OPT/Graduate Route equivalent found for this programme).