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    Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education

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    Vancouver, CAMEdIn-person3 years
    CA$17,715.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    48
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is a 48-credit, 3-year, in-person MEd program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$17,715.

    About the program

    Accredited program allowing focus on community and agency counselling, counselling in higher education, school counselling, or vocational rehabilitation counselling. Covers counselling theories, interventions, ethics, assessment, group counselling, and career planning.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Subject Rankings (Psychology): #19
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score requirement of 90, with 22 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score requirement of 6.5, with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is CA$17,715 across 48 required credits.
    Is Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is structured around 3 years and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC)
    What work-permit options follow Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Counselling PsychologyMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia: 3 years PGWP (Canada)