MSc/PgDip Counselling And Psychotherapy (Professional Training)

... United Kingdom
... University of Salford

Course Overview

During this course, you will undertake an in-depth study of the person-centred approach to counselling. You will gain an overview of therapeutic models and current developments in theory and practice. There will also be an opportunity for you to take part in intensive skills development and supervision of practice, alongside widespread opportunities for personal development. This course provides a balance between academic work, skills development, professional practice, and individual personal development and self-awareness.

As a BACP accredited course, you are eligible to join the BACP professional register on completion of the Postgraduate Diploma.

If you successfully complete all aspects of the professional training and do not wish to progress onto the full MSc you can exit with a PgDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy. If you complete the dissertation module you will receive a full Master's qualification.

You will:

  • Qualify as a counsellor on a professional counselling training course accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Combine counselling skills and theory, professional issues and personal development

  • Develop your knowledge of a comprehensive range of mental health models and constructs used with therapeutic contexts

  • Benefit from training opportunities in our in-house dedicated counselling suite

General Eligibility

Undergraduate degree

Applicants are normally required to have the following:

  • Honours degree, normally 2.2 or above. The degree can be in any subject as we welcome applicants changing career.

  • Certificate in counselling of 90 or more hours in duration or recognised counselling degree.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

The Crescent, Salford


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Part-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

1425,

1425, (INT)


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