Program Overview
The Guidance and Counselling at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 18 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 arts & design. 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 Guidance and Counselling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 611 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 505 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Guidance and Counselling programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Human Behaviour & Social Environment
- Individual\xa0& Group Counselling Skills Workshop
- Social Context\xa0& Ethics
- Social Policy Analysis\xa0& Social Accountability
- Theories\xa0& Models of Counselling
- Counselling Practicum
- Practice Research
- Integrative Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A recognised Bachelor\'s degree or\xc2\xa0the equivalent.
Preference will be given to applicants who are\xc2\xa0teachers, social workers, counsellors or human resources management personnel and who are involved in guidance work or working in relevant areas.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 611 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 505 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 611 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 505 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 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.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 18 months