Overview

The Social Sciences in Counselling programme from Hong Kong Baptist University aims to develop students’ knowledge in understanding, analyzing and researching the changing needs of people and the social cultural contexts within which these individuals develop; and to equip students with selected counselling theories and practice skills, with narrative therapy in particular.

Characteristics:

Experienced counsellors lead growth groups
Offering elective courses: Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy and Counselling Project
Offering counselling practicum (80 direct counselling hours, practicum related supervisions and training workshops)
Providing 2 specializations, namely (1) Youth counselling and (2) Mental Health Counselling for students to select

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories in Counselling & Therapy

Processes and Issues in Counselling

Human Diversity & Cultural Differences

Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

Mental Health Counselling with Older People

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-04 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 12 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The programme is designed for those working in education, social services, health services, religious services, personnel management, and other who are interested in counselling and working with people. Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Social Sciences in Counselling should:

possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent;
preferably with relevant experience of working with people in related fields; and
normally possess some background knowledge in psychology, human development, guidance, and/or related courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

184800 HKD / year

≈ 184800 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

184800 HKD / year

≈ 184800 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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