Courses (SSG Registered)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution, or Graduate Diploma in Counselling.

This programme is an extension of the Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Graduate Diploma in Counselling accredited and awarded by the Flinders University.

Applicants may be accepted directly into the Master of Counselling programme if they have completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling (or its equivalent) from a recognised university or institution. Credit exemptions, where applicable, may be granted up to a maximum of 50% of the nested suite of courses.

Direct entry applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, subject to the decision of the Clinical and Academic Director of ECTA and approved by Flinders University.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Applicants are required to possess at least 5 GCE “O” Level passes, including a credit for English Language. Applicants without a credit in English can provide evidence of having attended the International Language Testing System (IELTS) and attain an overall band score of at least 6.5 points. Alternatively, applicants may also show evidence of their academic qualifications conducted in English Language (e.g. , qualifications from other countries). A Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)Pass grade of B2.

RESIDENCY STATUS

Applicants must be a Singapore Citizen, a Singapore Permanent Resident or  a holder of a valid Work Permit, or a valid Dependent Pass.

Additional Requirements

Applicants will be assessed for suitability through:

1. an interview via ZOOM or face-to-face;
2. submission of a 200-word statement explaining why they have chosen to pursue a counselling programme, and what they intend to do with the qualifications attained; and
3. provision of one character reference where the referee is unrelated to the applicant at a personal level, for example, a family member of and relative, and who has a good knowledge of the applicant’s quality of work and suitability for the counselling programme (click here for a sample character reference letter)

Selection is based on the interview and applicants’ aptitude for the programme as determined by applicants’ suitability, academic qualifications, and work experience.

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