M.A. in Counselling Psychology — Asia LIFE University

Study counselling psychology at Asia LIFE University in Daejeon. The M.A. curriculum includes multicultural counselling, family therapy, crisis and trauma counselling, and counselling research methods. The university describes class-linked clinical training through its on-campus counselling centre. We can help you check the Korean-language entry route, study plan and current practice arrangements. Completing the degree does not by itself establish eligibility for a professional licence or registration in Korea or another country.

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Course details

Qualification

M.A.

Teaching provider

ASIA LIFE UNIVERSITY

Campus

Asia LIFE University, 40, Dongseo-daero 1327beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 34825, Republic of Korea. The university also lists 128-1 Yongdu-dong. Confirm your classroom, clinical-training arrangements and accommodation directly with the school.

Location

Daejeon

Teaching language

The international master’s admissions page provides a Korean-language route requiring TOPIK level 4 or higher. Its English-language admission route is limited to the Master of Divinity; it does not establish an English-language route for this counselling M.A. Confirm teaching, assessment and clinical-practice languages, and any language support, before applying.

Duration

Two years across four semesters. The programme requires at least 30 credits, including six thesis credits if you choose a graduation thesis. If you do not choose a thesis, you take two courses worth six credits in its place and must pass the comprehensive graduation examination. Confirm the current course timetable, practice requirements and your individual graduation plan.

Entry requirements

You need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised Korean or overseas university, expected completion of that degree, or an officially recognised equivalent qualification. For the international Korean-language route, the admissions page distinguishes overseas Koreans who completed education equivalent to Korean primary, secondary and university education abroad, and foreign applicants whose parents are both foreign nationals. TOPIK level 4 or higher is required. Confirm which category applies to your nationality and education history. Prepare the school’s application and self-introduction forms, degree or expected-degree certificate, university transcript, consent forms and the applicable identity or registration documents. Foreign-language documents require notarised Korean translations under the published rule. Qualifications from Chinese universities have a separate academic-verification route; the page says to start that process two months before the application. Confirm the currently accepted verification channels. The distinction follows where the qualification was earned, rather than citizenship alone. The page separately describes apostille authentication for degrees and transcripts from applicable convention-country universities, and confirmation through the local Korean embassy for other foreign universities. Check the exact current checklist before arranging authentication. An employment certificate is required for applicants in the listed occupations who want the occupational scholarship; employment is not stated as a general admission requirement for this course. Selection includes document review and an interview. Confirm any programme-specific religious participation, financial evidence, clinical-practice access and visa requirements with the school. Admission, a scholarship, a placement and professional registration are not guaranteed.

Course fees

The master’s admissions page lists an application assessment fee of KRW 50,000. Ask us to confirm current tuition, clinical-training costs, other compulsory charges, payment instructions and refund terms before applying. The counselling programme page describes a tuition scholarship of 20% for clergy, public education officials and people working in a related field who submit an employment certificate. Confirm current eligibility, award approval, coverage period and whether other support can be combined; no scholarship or reduced net tuition is guaranteed.

Intake

The first listed application window is 2 November–4 December 2026, with printed hours of 09:00–17:00. Interviews are on 10 December 2026, with an assigned slot between 10:00 and 18:00. The second window is 4–15 January 2027, with printed hours of 09:00–16:00; its interviews are on 21 January 2027 between 10:00 and 16:00. Apply in person or by post; posted applications must arrive by the deadline. Confirm the timezone, entry term, supporting-document timing, available places and any schedule changes. The page does not establish a class start date.

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