Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
Composition fee (Provisional)
HK$181,280
HK$181,280
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2026
Application Deadline
Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 27, 2026
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 27, 2026
Description
Full Time (one year, with classes on weekday evenings and weekends)
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
Composition fee (Provisional)
HK$181,280
HK$181,280
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2026
Application Deadline
Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 27, 2026
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 27, 2026
Description
Part Time (two years, with classes on weekday evenings and weekends)
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Overview
The Master of Buddhist Counselling programme offers quality training on Buddhist teaching-based counselling knowledge and skills by means of interdisciplinary learning and contemplative practice. Buddhist counselling students are held to high standards of knowledge of Buddhist teachings, counselling skills, ethics, self-introspection, and awareness. In particular, a significant portion of courses will focus on guiding students to apply Buddhist teachings in counselling. Using this training model, students will participate in group discussions, conduct role playing of counselling sessions, develop mindfulness practices, apply Buddhist counselling techniques in daily lives, and become involved in other experiential activities.
The programme is intended for individuals with basic knowledge in Buddhist Studies who would like to study how Buddhist counselling adds a new dimension to their daily work. The curriculum is designed to support a wide range of career paths, including healthcare professionals, helping professionals, educational professionals, officers from disciplinary forces, and any other persons who are interested in the study of Buddhist counselling for personal enhancement.
The programme is intended for individuals with basic knowledge in Buddhist Studies who would like to study how Buddhist counselling adds a new dimension to their daily work. The curriculum is designed to support a wide range of career paths, including healthcare professionals, helping professionals, educational professionals, officers from disciplinary forces, and any other persons who are interested in the study of Buddhist counselling for personal enhancement.
Medium of Instruction
English
Entrance Requirements
(a) Holding a Bachelor's degree from this University or an equivalent qualification from comparable institutions.
(b) Satisfactorily completed BSTC6079 Early Buddhism and BSTC6002 Mahayana Buddhism in the HKU Master of Buddhist Studies programme, or courses of Buddhist studies offered by another comparable institution accepted for this purpose.
Applicants who do not fulfil (a) and/or (b) above may be invited to attend the "Buddhist Studies Foundation Course (BSFC)*" or take a qualifying examination. They will be considered for admission if they have satisfactory performance in the BSFC/qualifying examination.
*The BSFC is designed for selected MBC applicants who have not fulfilled the prerequisites in Buddhist Studies. The course aims to equip students with fundamental Buddhist knowledge to prepare them for the study of Buddhist counselling. Course details will be provided to selected applicants after initial short-listing.
(b) Satisfactorily completed BSTC6079 Early Buddhism and BSTC6002 Mahayana Buddhism in the HKU Master of Buddhist Studies programme, or courses of Buddhist studies offered by another comparable institution accepted for this purpose.
Applicants who do not fulfil (a) and/or (b) above may be invited to attend the "Buddhist Studies Foundation Course (BSFC)*" or take a qualifying examination. They will be considered for admission if they have satisfactory performance in the BSFC/qualifying examination.
*The BSFC is designed for selected MBC applicants who have not fulfilled the prerequisites in Buddhist Studies. The course aims to equip students with fundamental Buddhist knowledge to prepare them for the study of Buddhist counselling. Course details will be provided to selected applicants after initial short-listing.
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Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of the flagship faculties of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and is an internationally renowned and leading humanities faculty. It is ranked 2nd in Asia and 14th in the world for Arts and Humanities in the U.S. News & World Report – 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings. It is also ranked 1st in Hong Kong and 19th in the world in Arts and Humanities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, and 5th in Asia and 1st in Hong Kong in Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The QS World University Subject Rankings 2026 position the Faculty of Arts’ programmes among the top in Asia: Linguistics (7th), History (4th), History of Art (4th), English Language and Literature (2nd), and Modern Languages (5th). The Faculty’s presence amongst the best institutions in Asia and globally highlights its exceptional achievements in teaching and research.
The Faculty strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars and students from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to produce graduates with highly developed analytical, linguistic, critical and creative skills, for leadership and success in their professional and life endeavours.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong learning needs of the community. Information on our top-quality taught postgraduate programmes are available in the programme websites.
The Faculty strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars and students from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to produce graduates with highly developed analytical, linguistic, critical and creative skills, for leadership and success in their professional and life endeavours.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong learning needs of the community. Information on our top-quality taught postgraduate programmes are available in the programme websites.
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