Blantyre International University Bachelor of Counselling Psychology
Blantyre International University Counselling Psychology; The world today is faced with diverse social challenges. The challenges include, among others, HIV and AIDS, psychosocial support, drug abuse and orphan hood. Malawi being part of the global community is not immune to these challenges. Blantyre International University`s Counseling Psychology programme strives to provide students with professional qualification in counseling. The programme is unique in that the courses focus on the complex social new challenges faced by counseling practitioners. The programmer’s courses are delivered with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, supervised practice and self-reflection.
Aim
The aim of this programme is to develop students who can deliver psychological services in multi-cultural and multidimensional environment effectively and efficiently. Programme
Objectives:
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the field of counselling.
Execute ethical sensitive services.
Apply appropriate counselling skills and principles in therapeutic services.
Conduct research related to the field of counselling psychology.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for admission into the undergraduate programmes will be subject to selective screening based on academic achievement at the secondary level. The table below shows the standards for evaluating secondary school’s credentials for undergraduate admission.
Examination Minimum Requirement
Malawi School Certificate of Education [ MSCE ] or IGSCE/GSCE A full certificate with at least six credits,
including the following subjects:
Mathematics
Bible Knowledge/Religious Studies
Biology
A-Level : One ‘A’ level pass
IB : One upper level pass
Mature Entry : Work or Business Experience of three years or more
