Master of Buddhist Counselling 12 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Hong Kong |Top Universities
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# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

22,671 Tuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Buddhist Counselling degree (MBC) is a coursework programme intended for individuals with foundational knowledge in Buddhist Studies who would like to study how Buddhist teachings and practices can enhance modern-day counselling skills. The curriculum is designed to appeal to qualified healthcare and mental health professionals who would like to apply Buddhist teaching-based counselling in their professional work as well as to any interested individuals who aspire to apply Buddhist teaching-based counselling skills to nourish their own daily life and working environment. The degree is awarded through the Faculty of Arts. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Buddhist Counselling degree (MBC) is a coursework programme intended for individuals with foundational knowledge in Buddhist Studies who would like to study how Buddhist teachings and practices can enhance modern-day counselling skills. The curriculum is designed to appeal to qualified healthcare and mental health professionals who would like to apply Buddhist teaching-based counselling in their professional work as well as to any interested individuals who aspire to apply Buddhist teaching-based counselling skills to nourish their own daily life and working environment. The degree is awarded through the Faculty of Arts. 

Admission Requirements

6+
80+
The basic qualification necessary for admission to the programme includes:
  • Holding a good Bachelor’s degree from this University or an equivalent qualification from comparable institutions.
  • Satisfactorily completed BSTC6079 Early Buddhism and BSTC6002 Mahayana Buddhism in the Master of Buddhist Studies programme at HKU, or courses in Buddhist studies offered by another comparable institution accepted for this purpose. 
Applicants who do not fulfil (a) and/or (b) above may be invited to attend the Buddhist Studies Foundation Course (BSFC)* or take a qualifying examination. They will be considered for admission if they have satisfactory performance in the BSFC/qualifying examination.
*The BSFC is designed for selected MBC applicants who have not fulfilled the prerequisites in Buddhist Studies. The course aims to equip students with fundamental Buddhist knowledge to prepare them for the study of Buddhist counselling. Course details will be provided to selected applicants after initial short-listing.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

22,671
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International Students

22,671
-

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