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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling

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  • Overview

  • Overview

  • About the Programme

    An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2024 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.

    The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.

    The Degree programme is a valuable foundation for those who wish to use guidance and counselling strategies as part of a job role in working with young people and adults in community, education, or health settings, or as the basis for further postgraduate research or professional training.

    It offers a challenging and innovative study experience which draws on theoretical perspectives and is enhanced by opportunities to put that theory into practice in a range of settings.

    Studying this Degree programme will equip you with a variety of skills and knowledge needed to work within a broad range of helping professions.

     

    Career Opportunities

    The curriculum of this Degree is relevant to all helping professionals, offering a great deal of flexibility in terms of potential career paths.

    Here are some roles where you could enter directly into employment:

    • Behaviour Specialist
    • Career Adviser
    • Counselling and Support manager
    • Family Support Coordinator
    • Progression Coach
    • Psychological Well-Being Practitioner
    • Lead Learning Mentor
    • Training and Development Officer
    • Social Prescriber

       

    Salary Guide

    Rehabilitation Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$79,987
    School Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$79,016
    Guidance Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$74,785
    Youth Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$49,272
    Mental Health Case Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$46,010
    Education Coach | Average Salary Annually: S$29,783

    Source: sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 20 May 2024)

     

    Some careers will require further specialist training, including:

    • Education Coach
    • Guidance Counsellor
    • Mental Health Case Manager
    • Rehabilitation Manager
    • School Counsellor
    • Youth Counsellor

     

    Graduation & Degree Awarded

    Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.

    The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.

    Key facts
    Duration
    18 months
    Intake Month
    May & November
    Number Of Modules
    11
    Mode Of Delivery
    Blended Learning
    Assessment
    100% assignment-based Degree with no exams
    Career Opportunities
    Behaviour Specialist
    Career Adviser
    Counselling and Support manager
    Family Support Coordinator
    Progression Coach
    Psychological Well-Being Practitioner
    Lead Learning Mentor
    Training and Development Officer
    Social Prescriber
  • About the Programme

    The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.

    The Degree programme is a valuable foundation for those who wish to use guidance and counselling strategies as part of a job role in working with young people and adults in community, education, or health settings, or as the basis for further postgraduate research or professional training.

    It offers a challenging and innovative study experience which draws on theoretical perspectives and is enhanced by opportunities to put that theory into practice in a range of settings.

    Studying this Degree programme will equip you with a variety of skills and knowledge needed to work within a broad range of helping professions.

     

    Career Opportunities

    The curriculum of this Degree is relevant to all helping professionals, offering a great deal of flexibility in terms of potential career paths.

    Here are some roles where you could enter directly into employment:

    • Behaviour Specialist
    • Career Adviser
    • Counselling and Support manager
    • Family Support Coordinator
    • Progression Coach
    • Psychological Well-Being Practitioner
    • Lead Learning Mentor
    • Training and Development Officer
    • Social Prescriber

       

    Salary Guide

    Rehabilitation Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$79,987
    School Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$79,016
    Guidance Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$74,785
    Youth Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$49,272
    Mental Health Case Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$46,010
    Education Coach | Average Salary Annually: S$29,783

    Source: sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 20 May 2024)

     

    Some careers will require further specialist training, including:

    • Education Coach
    • Guidance Counsellor
    • Mental Health Case Manager
    • Rehabilitation Manager
    • School Counsellor
    • Youth Counsellor

     

    Graduation & Degree Awarded

    Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.

    The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.

    Key facts
    Duration
    18 months
    Intake Month
    May & November
    Number Of Modules
    11
    Mode Of Delivery
    100% In-person
    Assessment
    100% assignment-based Degree with no exams
    Career Opportunities
    Behaviour Specialist
    Career Adviser
    Counselling and Support manager
    Family Support Coordinator
    Progression Coach
    Psychological Well-Being Practitioner
    Lead Learning Mentor
    Training and Development Officer
    Social Prescriber

Ranking & Accreditation

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University of the Year
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Ranked 7th for Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy in the UK
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Top 40 for Best Universities in the UK
  • Intakes

    There are 2 intakes per year.

    Commencement
    • May
    • November

      Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

    Minimum Class Size
    • 20 students

      Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

      Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.

  • Intakes

    There are 2 intakes per year.

    Commencement
    • May
    • November

      Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

    Minimum Class Size
    • 20 students

      Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

      Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.

Curriculum

Modules

Core Modules
  • Brief Approaches to Counselling and Helping
  • Career Development Project
  • Engaging with Older Clients
  • Guidance and Counselling in Groups
  • Guidance and Counselling Projects
  • Mentoring: Theory and Practice
  • Mending the Gap: Collaborative Learning with Service Users
  • Models of Career Guidance Practice
  • Narrative Approaches to Counselling and Helping
  • Research in Practice
  • The Skilled Helper

Click here for module descriptions.

  • Admission Criteria
    Academic Requirements

    This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:

    • Kaplan Diploma
    • Polytechnic Diploma
    • Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
    English Language Requirements
    • GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
    • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
    • For more information, please click here.

    In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.

    Work Experience
    • When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
  • Admission Criteria
    Academic Requirements

    This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:

    • Kaplan Diploma
    • Polytechnic Diploma
    • Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
    English Language Requirements
    • GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
    • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
    • For more information, please click here.

    In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.

    Work Experience
    • When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
  • Fees

    • Local Applicants
      Apply Now

      Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.

      Course Fee

      Tuition Fee

      The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

      S$21,396.70 payable in 6 instalments
      (Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$23,576.70 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^)

      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*

      ^The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.

      *Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.


      Non-Refundable Application Fee

      S$239.80
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Student Development Fee

      S$283.40*
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      *Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

      The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

      Payment Options

      Payment Counter Operating Hours:

      Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
      9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
      9am – 3pm (Saturdays)

      Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm

      (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)


      SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:

      For New Students

      New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.

      Download SAM mobile app:
      Google Playstore
      Apple Appstore

      Online payment website: 
      https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome


      Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:

      Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:

      • 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
      • 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank

      Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):

      • 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank

      Education Loan:

      Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.

      Maybank Education Loan

      • Standard Repayment
        1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Partial Repayment
        1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Interest Servicing
        1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

      OCBC Frank Education Loan

      • Standard - Principal & Interest
        1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Graduated - Interest first*
        1. Pay only interest while studying.
        2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation.
      • Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
        1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
        2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

        *For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.

      For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.


      Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):

      Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.


      Flywire (for International Students):

      For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).


      Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:

      Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.

      Kaplan Higher Education Academy
      Bank account details: 
      Bank name: DBS Bank
      Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
      Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
      Bank code: 7171
      Branch code: 001
      Account no.: 001-900452-7
      Swift code: DBSSSGSG

      Important Note:

      • Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
      • If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
      • For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
      • For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
      Education Grant

      This Education Grant aims to provide financial assistance to Northumbria University students pursuing selected Degree programmes. For more information, please click here or contact our programme consultant.

  • Fees

    • Local Applicants
      Apply Now

      Full-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.

      Course Fee

      Tuition Fee

      The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

      S$23,576.70 payable in 6 instalments  
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*

      *Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.


      Non-Refundable Application Fee

      S$239.80
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Student Development Fee

      S$283.40*
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      *Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

      The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

      Payment Options

      Payment Counter Operating Hours:

      Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
      9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
      9am – 3pm (Saturdays)

      Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm

      (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)


      SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:

      For New Students

      New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.

      Download SAM mobile app:
      Google Playstore
      Apple Appstore

      Online payment website: 
      https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome


      Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:

      Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:

      • 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
      • 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank

      Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):

      • 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank

      Education Loan:

      Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.

      Maybank Education Loan

      • Standard Repayment
        1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Partial Repayment
        1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Interest Servicing
        1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

      OCBC Frank Education Loan

      • Standard - Principal & Interest
        1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Graduated - Interest first*
        1. Pay only interest while studying.
        2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation.
      • Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
        1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
        2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

        *For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.

      For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.


      Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):

      Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.


      Flywire (for International Students):

      For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).


      Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:

      Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.

      Kaplan Higher Education Academy
      Bank account details: 
      Bank name: DBS Bank
      Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
      Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
      Bank code: 7171
      Branch code: 001
      Account no.: 001-900452-7
      Swift code: DBSSSGSG

      Important Note:

      • Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
      • If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
      • For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
      • For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
    • International Applicants
      Apply Now

      Full-time (International Applicants) – Click here to apply online.

      Course Fee

      Tuition Fee

      The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

      S$29,103 payable in 2 instalments
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Non-Refundable Application Fee

      S$523.20
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Administration Fee

      S$1,199*
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      *Includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme and Medical Insurance.

      Payment Options

      Payment Counter Operating Hours:

      Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
      9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
      9am – 3pm (Saturdays)

      Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm

      (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)


      SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:

      For New Students

      New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.

      Download SAM mobile app:
      Google Playstore
      Apple Appstore

      Online payment website: 
      https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome


      Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:

      Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:

      • 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
      • 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank

      Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):

      • 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank

      Education Loan:

      Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.

      Maybank Education Loan

      • Standard Repayment
        1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Partial Repayment
        1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Interest Servicing
        1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

      OCBC Frank Education Loan

      • Standard - Principal & Interest
        1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Graduated - Interest first*
        1. Pay only interest while studying.
        2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation.
      • Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
        1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
        2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

        *For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.

      For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.


      Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):

      Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.


      Flywire (for International Students):

      For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).


      Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:

      Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.

      Kaplan Higher Education Academy
      Bank account details: 
      Bank name: DBS Bank
      Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
      Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
      Bank code: 7171
      Branch code: 001
      Account no.: 001-900452-7
      Swift code: DBSSSGSG

      Important Note:

      • Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
      • If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
      • For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
      • For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
  • Duration
    Duration
    • 18 months
    Maximum allowed candidature period
    • Not applicable
  • Duration
    Duration
    • 18 months
    Maximum allowed candidature period
    • Not applicable
SUCCESS STORIES
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This Degree programme not only boosts my confidence and self-esteem at work, but also provided me with a sense of achievement. My accomplishment was validated when I was promoted from Programme Officer to Programme Executive.

Desmond Yim Guo Hao 
Programme Executive, Fei Yue Community Services 

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling 
Northumbria University Graduate (2022) 

Manson

By applying the knowledge that I have gained from this Degree programme, I am now able to counsel individuals across different levels. I am also able to efficiently collaborate with my colleagues and stakeholders to serve the community more effectively. I will recommend this Degree programme as it can be completed in 18 months on a part-time basis and is suitable for people holding a full-time job in the day. During my course of study, I was even promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager.

Manson Ng Kok Hwee 
Community Engagement Manager, People’s Association

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling 
Northumbria University Graduate (2023)

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