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MA in Counselling Psychology (Coursework) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

The MA in Counselling Psychology (Coursework) is a full-time NQF level 9, 180-credit master's at Auckland Park Kingsway. It trains students in explanatory and application models, micro skills and conceptualising skills for remedial, preventative, curative and fortigenic practice, and in planning and conducting research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Advanced knowledge and applied competencies in Psychology, counselling micro skills and research. After completing the programme and an internship in counselling psychology, graduates may write the Health Professions Council of South Africa board exam.

Career pathways

Registration as a Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA after the internship and board exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent degree in Psychology. Applicants apply online to UJ and separately to the Department of Psychology; selection is a two-step process of document review followed by a selection week with the department.

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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