Bachelor of Counselling (Human Services)
This course has been designed to train professionals for a career in counselling. To this extent, they will acquire both the knowledge and the practical skills they require to be successful in this industry. Graduates will be able to cater to clients seeking help regarding mental health issues, child abuse as well as substance abuse. Students will familiarize themselves with social theory as well as its manifestations in society in addition to having adequate knowledge in psychology. Taking into account, the tangibility and practicality of counselling, the practical skills and techniques of the student will also be developed. To fully train students for this career, they will complete practicums under the guidance of competent practitioners so as to gain adequate experience before starting to practice.
Course Information
Course Code: BOCS
MQA Level: 7
Intake: January / April / June / September
Course offered: Main Campus (Male’) and Virtual Campus (YOUR HOME)
Credit point: 360
Duration: 3 years
No. of Semesters: 6
Entry Requirements
2 passes at GCE advanced level OR
Completion of the Mandhu College Foundation for Degree Studies Programme OR
Attainment of a level 4 qualification in a relevant field
Alternative Criteria
Attainment of a diploma or other level 5 qualification may be granted entry into the second year
Attainment of an Associate Degree or another level 6 qualification may be granted entry into the third and final year of the programme
Modules Offered
1st Year
| Psychology 1 | Health Psychology |
| Social Science 1 | Social Theory 1 |
| Social Science 2 | Introduction to Counselling |
| English Language 2 |
Modules Offered
2nd Year
| Issues in Substance Abuse | Social Theory 2 |
| Advanced Counselling Skills 1 | ** General Elective |
| Issues in Child Rights | Advanced Counselling Skills 2 |
| Substance Abuse Rehabilitation | Counselling Experience 1 |
Modules Offered
3rd Year
*Abnormal Psychology | *Addressing Mental Health |
| *Counselling Theories | *Group Work and Group Processes |
*Treatment and Intervention | *Understanding Loss and Grief |
Adolescence & Learning | Counselling Experience 2 |
Course Fee: to pay in 12 installments (monthly before the 5th day of each month)
First payment of each semester : MVR 3,000 x 2
Monthly payments : MVR 2,999 x 10
Registration : MVR 1000 (one-time payment)