Program Overview
The M.A. in Transcultural Counselling provides you with extensive training necessary for practicing in the field of counselling. The programme has been titled ‘transcultural’ to reflect the international nature of both the programme faculty and expected student population. This course will allow you to gain a wider exchange of cultural viewpoints and experiences surrounding contemporary counselling theory and practice. You will be trained in counselling in several areas, whilst gaining the opportunity to take up a broader view of the socio-cultural context surrounding counselling in your training. You will also be equipped with knowledge of theories and skills of counselling, as well as the opportunity to practice these skills under supervision.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will have gained the necessary training that will enable you to practice as a counsellor in the European Union, the Unites States, and elsewhere. You may choose to further your studies by enrolling in a doctorate programme, both at the University of Malta or at an alternative academic institute abroad.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) COU5128 Introduction to Counselling Children and Adolescents 5 ECTS COU5133 Counselling Theory and Techniques 10 ECTS COU5140 Advanced Ethical and Professional Issues 5 ECTS COU5146 Transcultural Practicum 1 5 ECTS COU5211 Developmental Issues in Counselling 5 ECTS COU5213 Counselling and Assessment 5 ECTS COU5224 Skills in Transcultural Counselling 5 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) COU5004 Counselling Research - An Introduction 5 ECTS COU5134 Counselling Skills: An Introduction 5 ECTS COU5227 Introduction to Counselling for Personal and Professional Development 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) COU5121 * Dissertation 30 ECTS COU5136 Psychopathology for Counsellors 5 ECTS COU5141 Advanced Counselling Research Methods 5 ECTS * Work on the dissertation is expected to start in semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continues up to the end of semester 2 of academic year 2026-27. Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) COU5220 Transcultural Practicum 2 15 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) COU5139 Career Counselling 5 ECTS COU5144 Transcultural Counselling 5 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Arts in Transcultural Counselling - M.A. (T. Couns.) - under the auspices of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.
Admission Requirements
Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in one of the human and/or social sciences, or an area of study deemed relevant by the Board. All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit. Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of exercises involving a personal interview and may include a group discussion. Applicants who obtain less than 60% for the professional aptitude and the disposition criterion shall automatically not be admitted into the Course. The maximum number of students shall be limited to 26 students. When the number is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected during an interview, according to the following criteria which shall be published at the time of the call for applications: (a) degree type and classification - 30% (b) experience in the area - 15% (c) other postgraduate qualifications in relevant area - 5% and (d) professional aptitude and disposition - 50%. The interviewing board shall be appointed by the Board and shall be composed of at least three members. For the purpose of selection, applicants whose qualifications as stipulated above were obtained by 31 August preceding the commencement of the Course shall be considered first. Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Tuition Fees: Eur 11,000 Deposit upon acceptance: Eur 1,000 Sem 1: Eur 3,000 - Sem 2: Eur 3,000 Sem 3: Eur2,500 - Sem 4: Eur1,500 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Swit
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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