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Counseling Psychology

University of British Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,598 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Vancouver, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Counseling Psychology at University of British Columbia is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,598 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Vancouver, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Career counselling
  2. Family Education and Consultation
  3. Introduction to Theories of Counselling
  4. The Role of the Teacher in Guidance
  5. Guidance: Planning and Decision-making
  6. The Personal and Social Develoment of the Adult

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to Master\'s programs must have completed an appropriate bachelor\'s degree. These are most typically Bachelor of Education (4 or 5 years) or Bachelor of Arts (4 year) degrees.

An overall average of 76% of senior course work is required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,598 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,598 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.