Key Facts
Students engage in structured training across knowledge, practice, and research components, including coursework, clinical placements, and thesis work. The programme supports the development of advanced competencies in psychotherapy, assessment, and research, preparing graduates to contribute to professional practice, provide supervision and training, and take on leadership roles within the counselling psychology field.
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Conceptual Issues in Counselling Psychology
- Advanced Skills in Assessment and Evaluation in Counselling Psychology
- Clinical Supervision
- Multicultural Psychotherapy
- Specific Populations and Settings
- Advanced Study in Psychotherapy Practice
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.3
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate conversion degree in Psychology from a recognized local or overseas university;
- Possess a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology#, Clinical Psychology# or Counselling* from a recognized local or overseas university;
- Have earned a GPA of 3.3 or above, or its equivalent, from the aforementioned programmes of study; and
EITHER
- Be currently registered or be eligible to register with the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) as a Counselling or Clinical Psychologist;
OR
- Have completed at least one year of supervised post qualification experience in counselling practice after obtaining the Master’s degree in Counselling.
- # Applicants with a Master degree in Counselling Psychology and Clinical Psychology will be required to complete 60 credits before graduation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
15,394 AUD / year ≈ 86,000 HKD / year
Domestic
15,394 AUD / year ≈ 86,000 HKD / year
Additional Details
Living costs
Hong Kong
Hong Kong (SAR)
2,456-4,192 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
