Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling

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54047-GCF/GCP

The Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling aims to train teachers, social workers, allied health professionals, guidance and counselling practitioners, human resource management personnel and those who intend to offer counselling services to address the diverse needs of their clientele in Hong Kong.

The programme uniquely connects micro and macro perspectives in training guidance and counselling practitioners, who will then be able to design and implement a range of preventive, remedial and developmental programmes. Students can expect the opportunity to generate new theoretical and practical insights into improving current practices. Upon completion of the programme, graduates can expect to have enhanced both their professional and personal growth and acquire advanced levels of counselling and guidance competencies.

This programme has been fully accredited by the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). Graduates are eligible to apply for their membership. Graduates having taken Practice Option will fulfil 86.5 hours including 62.5 hours of supervised practice with clients, 20 hours of group supervision and 4 hours individual supervision which are recognised by HKPCA as its partial requirement for Certified Counsellor.

08/30/2027

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Sept 2027 Entry: HK$240,000 per programme (Scholarships: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/apss/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-arts-in-guidance-and-counselling/scholarships/)

Early Round: 20 October 2026 (Although applications may be accepted beyond this date, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply early, as places tend to fill quickly.)

Details will be announced on the programme website in due course.

2766 5773

sspg@polyu.edu.hk

Applications must be submitted online via the eAdmission system.

2773 6558

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

For further information on admission matters, please contact: Tel: (852) 2766 7739 Email: sspg@polyu.edu.hk