Master of Arts in Transcultural Counselling

Course Title

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

4 Semesters

120 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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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.

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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.


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 2023-24 and continues up to the end of semester 2 of academic year 2023/24


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.

By the end of the course, you will: • Have a wide range of counselling skills, which you will make use of in individual and group counselling within different settings and cultural contexts. • Be able to successfully apply counselling skills in helping situations while also applying sound ethical and professional judgments. • Learn to appreciate how to fully respect a client’s autonomy and work within approved ethical codes and standards. • Make appropriate choices by applying counselling, psychological and cross-cultural principles in counselling situations. • Have the basic necessary skills to work professionally as a counsellor and further your training.

Non EU Applicants:

Tuition Fees: Eur 9,500 +
Placement Fees: Eur 1,500

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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.

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