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CAD 20540

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 200 Waived

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21 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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87

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Earn your Master of Counselling degree at CityU in Canada, with programs in Victoria and Vancouver. Approved by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.


This program meets the requirements for becoming:

  • A Registered Clinical Counsellor (R.C.C.) through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), the leading professional organization for clinical counsellors and psychotherapists in British Columbia. 
  • A Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). 
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Program Outcomes

  • Counselling Skills: Apply sound essential counseling skills derived from a credible knowledge base that encompasses diverse theoretical perspectives.
  • Counselling Theory: Articulate and apply a range of coherent theoretical approaches that are relevant to clients’ concerns and aspirations.
  • Diversity & Collaboration: Collaborate with people of diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religious beliefs and socioeconomic status.
  • Counsellor in Community: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of counselors in promoting social justice and the well-being of the greater community.
  • Professional Development: Establish a commitment to professional development through continuing education, clinical supervision, self-reflection, and consultation with peers.
  • Research: Locate and critically evaluate research related to core areas of counseling practice.
  • Ethical Practice: Recognize and apply professional ethical standards, including clear and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and the community.
  • Assessment & Testing: Gathers information to assess needs and next steps in the counseling process, including assessment for suicide/homicide risk and reporting requirements for abuse/neglect of vulnerable populations.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Apr 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 87
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61.0  Minimum Listening - 61.0  Minimum Reading - 61.0  Minimum Writing - 61.0  Minimum Speaking - 61.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree.

Basic Requirements: Undergraduate coursework showing the fundamental knowledge in each of the areas of learning, cognition, Personality and human development. Fill out the form.

6.5 IELTS Score
87 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

20540

Tuition Fee
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CAD 200 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

City University in Canada is pleased to offer the Special Inaugural Scholarship to international students, providing a tuition fee waiver of $2,600 CAD. This scholarship aims to support talented students in pursuing their academic goals.

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