Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Guidance & Counselling)
Southern University College · Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Guidance and Counseling) places great emphasis on a solid foundation in this discipline and exposures to counseling in various settings and organizations. This programme revolves around guiding and encouraging individuals to cope with mental, career, health and wellness obstacles in accomplishing success in their lives.
The programme focuses on offering a basic entry qualification to professional counselling and is appropriate for individuals who aspire to strengthen their counselling skills through a structured approach to addressing personal challenges.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Foundation of Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Sociology of Education
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Educational Psychology
- Assessment and Evaluation in Education
- Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
- Basic Skills in Counseling
- Counseling Theories
- Ethics in Counseling
- Individual Counseling and Group Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Multicultural Counseling in society
- Counselling Practicum and Counselling Internship
- Psychological Testing and Measurement
- Family and Parenting Counselling
- Research Methodology
- Basic Statistics
- Guidance and Career Development
- Management and Evaluation in Guidance and Counseling
Curriculum
Official module credits by semester were not found in the accessible Southern University College programme structure sources. Only the overall number of credits (144) and module titles were confirmed.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not published in accessible credit-hours table | Compulsory, core counselling modules, and practicum/internship components | Foundations of Education | ||
| History and Philosophy of Education | ||||
| Sociology of Education | ||||
| Comparative and International Education | ||||
| Assessment and Evaluation in Education | ||||
| Curriculum and Pedagogy | ||||
| Total | Total programme credits (confirmed overall credits, but per-semester credit-hour table not accessible) | 144 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready guidance and counselling capabilities through a structured pathway that covers individual counselling, group counselling, ethics, and multicultural counselling themes.
- You gain practical field experience via counselling practicum and counselling internship placements, helping you graduate with real-world placement experience.
- You develop core competencies in guidance and career development, so you can support learners’ educational planning and career pathways in school and community settings.
- You strengthen applied testing and measurement skills for counselling practice through modules focused on psychological testing and measurement.
- You’re prepared for education-adjacent roles such as elementary and secondary school counsellors, career counsellors, and community-based counselling work.
- You can progress into higher-responsibility roles as administrators and programme coordinators because the curriculum includes evaluation and management of guidance and counselling.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment figures for Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Guidance & Counselling) graduates in Malaysia are not published as a single official statistic, so an exact verified rate is not available here.
In practice, graduates who complete the counselling practicum and internship typically have stronger chances of securing roles in counselling, school support services, and community-based guidance work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International entry qualification equivalence | International applicants must meet the programme’s entry requirement using a recognised equivalent qualification. Southern University College lists several accepted routes including STPM, GCE A-Level, UEC, a Foundation certificate, and a related Diploma/Advanced Diploma, or other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
| Minimum CGPA/grade for international applicants | For international applicants, the stated entry requirements include a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in specified subject routes, or minimum conditions stated under other listed qualification equivalents. If your qualification is not exactly listed, use the “other relevant equivalent qualifications” route and ensure it meets the same minimum level. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English competency requirement for this programme. Southern University College states a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (or equivalent) for international students.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 54000 / total program | Southern University College 2022 Programme Fees for International Students lists Tuition & Micls. Fees for Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Guidance and Counselling) as RM 54,000 for the 48 months programme duration. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Contact Southern University College International Student Office (ISO)
Contact the ISO to confirm which entry qualification documents you should prepare for this programme. Once you are ready, email the required items to ISO as instructed by the university. Your submission should include the application form, your necessary documents, and the published application fee.
Wait for internal evaluation and receive an offer letter (if approved)
After ISO receives your submission, the university conducts internal evaluation through the relevant department and/or admission office. If approved, an offer letter is issued. If you receive an offer, you will be required to pay the listed RM 3,500 (Part B) before visa processing continues.
Visa Approval Letter (VAL) process through EMGS
After the offer and required payment step, ISO submits your documents to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL). When the VAL is approved, ISO forwards the VAL to you. If you are from a visa-required country, you must then proceed to the local Embassy of Malaysia to apply for a Single Entry Visa.
Travel preparation and post-arrival requirements
You should inform ISO at least 7 days in advance before your departure so ISO can prepare immigration clearance on your arrival. Upon arrival, you will be brought for post-arrival medical check-up, which the university states needs to be completed within 7 days of arrival. After you receive your student pass endorsement, you can begin your studies at Southern University College.