Master of Arts in Community-Based Counselling Psychology
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About this qualification
This is a 180-credit Master of Arts at NQF level 9 in the Psychology subfield, focused on community-based counselling psychology. It represents advanced study in this area, but its current SAQA status should be verified before making enrolment decisions.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to counselling psychology in community settings might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability and status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or work-related development in areas connected with counselling psychology and community-based practice. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or eligibility for a particular occupation; additional requirements may apply.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced engagement with psychology as an academic and professional field
- Counselling-related communication and interpersonal practice
- Understanding of community-based approaches to psychological support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Master of Arts in Community-Based Counselling Psychology
- SAQA ID
- 14389
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 180
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Psychology
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2024.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently available for new enrolment or has been replaced by another qualification.
- Check that the institution and offering are currently authorised or accredited as applicable.
- Ask the provider for the current admission requirements.
- Confirm how assessment is conducted and whether any research, practical, supervised or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Check with the relevant professional or regulatory bodies whether this qualification has any professional registration or practice implications.