Master in Education Specialization : Guidance and Counselling

University General Courses /Kursus Umum Universiti
UHPF 6033 Dynamics of Leadership
UHPF 6033 Kepimpinan Dinamika
Faculty Compulsory Courses /Kursus teras fakulti
MHPU 1024 Research Methods in Education
MHPU 1034 Research Data Analysis
MHPU 1024 Kaedah Penyelidikan dalam Pendidikan
MHPU 1034 Analisis Data Penyelidikan
MHPT 1105 Research Study I
MHPT 2105 Research Study II
MHPT 1105 Kajian Penyelidikan I
MHPT 2105 Kajian Penyelidikan II
Core Courses / Kursus teras
MHPB 1113 Counselling Theories MHPB 1123 Group Counselling MHPB 1133 Lab and Counselling Techniques MHPB 1143 Career Counselling MHPE 2233/2254 Human Development/Personality Psychology MHPB 1153 Counselling Practicum MHPB 1166 Internship
MHPB 1113 Teori Kaunseling
MHPB 1123 Kaunseling Kelompok
MHPB 1133 Makmal dan Teknik Kaunseling
MHPB 1143 Kaunseling Kerjaya
MHPE 2233/2254 Perkembangan Manusia/Psikologi Personaliti
MHPB 1153 Praktikum Kaunseling
MHPB 1166 Intenship
Elective Courses/Kursus elektif
MHPB 2213 Counselling Ethics and Legislation MHPB 2223 Multicultural Counselling MHPB 2233 Career Development MHPB 2243 Assessment in Counselling
MHPE 1133 Psychological Testing and Measurement

MHPB 2213 Kaunseling Etika dan Perundangan
MHPB 2223 Kaunseling Pelbagai Budaya
MHPB 2233 Pembangunan Kerjaya
MHPB 2243 Penilaian dalam Kaunseling
MHPE 1133 Ujian dan Pengukuran Psikologi

PEO1: Proficient in applying and communicating in-depth relevant knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in the field of guidance and counselling.
[Mahir dalam mengaplikasi dan menyampaikan pengetahuan relevan yang mendalam bagi menyelesaikan masalah secara kritis dan analitikal
dalam bidang pendidikan Bimbingan dan Kaunseling ]

PEO2: Career advancement through life-long learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skills.
[Peningkatan kerjaya melalui pembelajaran sepanjang hayat dan kompetensi dalam kepimpinan, interpersonal dan kemahiran digital.]

PEO3: Practice ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset
within professional and societal contexts.
[Mempraktikkan prinsip etika dan minda keusahawanan dalam konteks profesional dan masyarakat]

PLO1: Apply knowledge critically and integratively to manage and
resolve problems or issues in guidance and counselling towards making decision and produce new ideas and solutions.
[Mengaplikasi pengetahuan secara kritis dan bersepadu untuk mengurus dan menyelesaikan masalah atau isu dalam Bimbingan dan Kaunseling bagi membuat keputusan dan menghasilkan idea serta penyelesaian
baharu ]

PLO2: Analyze and synthesize critically to solve real world problems or issues in guidance and counselling.
[Menganalisis dan mensintesis secara kritis untuk menyelesaikan masalah atau isu dunia sebenar dalam Bimbingan dan Kaunseling]

PLO3: Demonstrate advanced practical and technical skills in guidance and counselling to solve educational problems.
[Menunjukkan kemahiran praktikal dan teknikal yang terkini dalam Bimbingan dan Kuanseling untuk menyelesaikan masalah Pendidikan.]

PLO4: Collaborate among learning and/or working communities and other groups and networks.
[Bekerjasama dalam komuniti belajar dan/atau kerja serta kumpulan dan jaringan yang lain.]

PLO5: Communicate clearly the knowledge, skills, and ideas using appropriate methods.
[Berkomunikasi secara jelas pengetahuan, kemahiran dan idea menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai.]

PLO6: Use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software competently in study and research.
[Menggunakan pelbagai teknologi digital dan perisian yang sesuai secara kompeten dalam pembelajaran dan penyelidikan.]

PLO7: Demonstrate skills in designing, planning and executing
statistical analysis through quantitative and/or qualitative research.
[Menunjukkan kemahiran dalam mereka bentuk, merancang dan melaksanakan analisis statistik dalam penyelidikan kuantitatif dan/atau kualitatif]

PLO8: Demonstrate autonomy, leadership and responsibility in managing work within own team and with other teams in the context of problem solving.
[Menunjukkan autonomi, kepimpinan dan tanggungjawab untuk menguruskan kerja dalam kumpulan sendiri dan/atau bersama kumpulan lain dalam konteks penyelesaian masalah.]

PLO9: Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic or professional development.
[Menunjukkan kemajuan diri yang boleh diteladani melalui pembangunan akademik atau profesional yang berterusan]

PLO10: Initiate or lead entrepreneurial projects.
[Mencetuskan atau memimpin projek keusahawanan]

PLO11: Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of conduct.
[Mematuhi undang-undang, etika dan kod etika profesional]

UTM Master’s Degree Entry Requirements (Local & International)
To be eligible for a Master’s by Mixed Mode program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), applicants—both local and international—must meet the following requirements;

Academic Requirements

For First Class / Second Class Upper / Excellent Pass Bachelor's Degree
CGPA of 2.75 or higher (Scale of 4) or equivalent: No working experience required.
CGPA of 3.38 or higher (Scale of 5) or equivalent: No working experience required.
CGPA of 13.75 or higher (Scale of 20) or equivalent: No working experience required.
Percentage of 68.75% or higher: No working experience required.
1000 Marks of 687.5 or higher: No working experience required.

For Second Class Lower / Very Good Pass Bachelor's Degree
CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75 (Scale of 4) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
CGPA between 3.13 and 3.43 (Scale of 5) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
CGPA between 12.5 and 13.75 (Scale of 20) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
Percentage between 62.5% and 68.75%: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
1000 Marks between 625 and 687.5: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.

For Good Pass / Third Class Bachelor's Degree
CGPA below 2.50 (Scale of 4) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
CGPA below 3.13 (Scale of 5) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
CGPA below 12.5 (Scale of 20) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
Percentage below 62.5%: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
1000 Marks below 625: 5 years of relevant work experience required.

Admission through APEL (For malaysian candidates only)
Malaysian citizens with an APEL.A T7 certificate can be considered for admission (subject to faculty approval).
Visit https://apel.utm.my/ for more information about APEL certificate.

English Language Requirements (International Applicants Only)
If your previous degree was not conducted in English, you’ll need to meet UTM’s English proficiency standards. Accepted minimum scores include:
MUET Band 4.0
IELTS Band 6.0
TOEFL iBT score of 60
Pearson (PTE Academic) score of 59
Cambridge English score of 169 (B2 level)
Or completion of ELS Level 109 (CIEP)
If your score is lower, you’ll need to attend either UTM's Intensive English Programme (IEP) or ELS CIEP and complete up to Level 109.
Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.

Who’s Exempted?
You’re exempted from English tests if:
You finished high school or graduated from English-speaking countries (like the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, India, Nigeria, etc.).
You’re an undergraduate with international school, A-Levels, or IB qualifications.
You’re a postgraduate from Brunei, Indonesia, or other Malay-speaking countries and your thesis will be written in Malay (with approval).
For Islamic Civilization postgrads, thesis in Arabic is also allowed (with approval).

Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with a Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test centeris up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test: https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1

Health Requirements (International Students)
All international students must undergo a mandatory health screening upon arriving in Malaysia. You must be free from any infectious or contagious diseases, and if you're from a yellow fever endemic country, you must provide a valid immunization certificate. Without it, you may be subject to quarantine for up to 6 days.

UTM reserves the right to withdraw admission offers or terminate enrollment if a student is found to have serious health issues that may affect their academic progress.

"Professional Qualification: Registered Counsellor.

Career Opportunities: Work as a qualified counsellor in public and private tertiary institutions, private counselling centers, government and private agencies, and community centers etc."

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)