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WhatsAppGraduates of the career counselling stream may apply for registration as Certified Counsellor with the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA).
Programme Objectives
To address the growing demand for professional career counselling services, HKCT offers a part-time Master of Social Sciences in Career Counselling programme. This programme provides systematic and practice-oriented master's level training for individuals aspiring to work in this field. The curriculum will equip students with a critical and in-depth understanding of mainstream career development theories, and teach them how to apply these theoretical frameworks to scientifically analyse individuals' career development needs and challenges across different life stages. This will enable them to provide professional career counselling services to support clients in their career decision-making.
On a practical level, the part-time Master of Social Sciences in Career Counselling programme is dedicated to cultivating students' professional practice capabilities. Students will undergo rigorous training, learning and applying various standardised career assessment tools, including different types of vocational aptitude tests, to objectively assist clients in exploring their personal traits and career directions. Furthermore, the programme provides comprehensive job search counselling training, covering skills such as CV analysis, interview guidance, and group counselling, ensuring that graduates can offer comprehensive career planning and counselling services to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Programme Features
A unique focus on social science theories and practice knowledge
(a) Critical understanding of mainstream social science theories
(b) A focus on practice and practice knowledge
(c) Situated learning tied to the context
(d) Holistic understanding of professional practice
Flexible learning path with multiple exit points
English supplemented with Chinese as the Medium of Instruction
Practicum Opportunities
Special offer of multiple scholarships
Learning outcome evaluation
Featured Modules
Electives
#Common core modules for Master of Social Sciences.
+For those students in the Career Counselling Stream who will not take the module “Career Counselling Practicum", they should take alternative module as a core module.
Graduation Path
Graduates can pursue further doctoral studies in related fields, including the Doctoral Degree in Education (EdD) programmes offered by local universities.
Career Path
Graduates can apply their expertise in various career fields, including:
Part Time
Face to face
September 2026
Year 1
2 Years
Year 1: $60,000 Year 2: $60,000
Tel: 2265 6993
Email: mss@ctihe.edu.hk
What is Career Counselling?
Career Counselling is a helping profession designed to assist individuals with career planning and development. Through professional assessments, interviewing techniques, and activity design, counsellors help service users (such as students or job seekers) explore themselves, understand the workplace, and make appropriate career decisions. This field combines psychological counselling theories with practice, emphasizes professional ethics, and is eligible for accreditation by professional associations.
Can I obtain relevant professional qualifications after completing this programme?
Yes. Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for registration as Certified Counsellors with the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). This is also the 1st Master's programme in Hong Kong specifically designed to strengthen the promotion of life planning education and career counselling in schools and social service organizations.
What study modes are available? What if I cannot complete the Master's degree all at once?
The programme offers flexible learning pathways. Students can choose between Full-time (1 year) or Part-time (2 years) modes. Additionally, the programme features multiple exit points; depending on their personal learning needs, students may apply to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate (upon completing 4 Common Core courses), a Postgraduate Diploma (upon completing 4 Common Core courses + 3 Elective courses), or the Master's Degree (upon completing all designated courses).
What are the medium of instruction and assessment methods? Are there any examinations?
The primary medium of instruction is English, supplemented with Chinese to achieve the best teaching results. There are no examinations in this programme; learning outcomes are assessed mainly through group discussions, written reports, and thematic papers.
Does the programme require a practicum?
Yes. The programme includes an 80-hour career counselling practicum, which is a necessary component for professional accreditation. Through the practicum, students can integrate theory with practice, effectively enhancing their professional capabilities.