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    MA in Counselling and Guidance

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    Singapore, SGMAIn-person18 months
    SGD 54,325.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    42
    Credits
    SGD 55.00
    App fee

    MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University is a 42-credit, 18-month, in-person MA program based in Singapore, SG. Tuition is SGD 54,325.

    About the program

    Course-work oriented professional degree preparing counsellors for schools and communities through training in counselling services, programme development, personal growth, diversity, ethics, and practicum for individual and group counselling.

    Focus: coursework
    NIE ranked #8 globally for Education (QS 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    January 2027 Intake
    Jun 18, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score of 92 (internet-based, before 21 Jan 2026); Minimum score of 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026 onwards) or IELTS minimum 6.5 (TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants and graduates of non-English medium universities)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Minimum score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for job search (Singapore)

    SGD 18,000.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University is SGD 54,325 across 42 required credits.
    Is MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University online or in-person?
    MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University take to complete?
    MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University is structured around 18 months and 42 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Counselling and Guidance at Nanyang Technological University: 1 year Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for job search (Singapore)