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Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology PGCert

Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology PGCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Psychological Counselling

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Key information

Begin to understand the therapeutic experience through academic expertise and develop a path to advance to further study with our Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology. You will combine learning theory with practice to gain a strong base in both counselling and psychology.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will blend a learning of theory and practice to build a strong academic base in counselling and psychology.

Together we focus on the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client, concentrating on the personal subjective experience of the whole person.

You will investigate person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural theories and use practical modes from case studies, interviews and personal diaries.

Your learning will emphasise the connection between psychological theory and counselling. We want you to understand how to effectively apply knowledge to ensure that you promote psychological development in practise.

Who is this course for?

If you are planning on further related graduate work, whether through our Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or a related profession, this programme will be ideal preparation.

You might already have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated field and want to move towards psychology. You can use this certificate as a bridge to further study in counselling psychology.

Career

The Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology is often used as a way of progressing towards doctoral study, such as our Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

It gives you a chance to develop interpersonal and counselling skills, and improve how you apply them in practise.

If you do progress towards doctoral study you will have strong qualifications for a fulfilling career in modern counselling psychology.

Our clinical practice graduates have progressed to lead services, with many providing placements and supervision. Others have gone into teaching and academia.

Modules

This module gives you the opportunity to link the knowledge and skills acquired during the course to an area of professional practice, an area of theoretical debate or a topic of current national or international interest, and to consolidate research skills.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£8,250

Entry requirements

You are usually required to have a 2:2 honours degree or above for entry to this course. Relevant experience or a recognised professional qualification is an asset, but not a necessity.

University information

City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to...more

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