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Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy MA

Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy MA

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Full time | Jubilee Campus | 24 months | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

24 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Counselling Skills (General) Psychotherapy

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Person-centred experiential counselling and psychotherapy is part of the group of therapies that are based on humanistic-existential psychology. The MA Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy course enables you to gain the theoretical, professional and personal skills needed for effective counselling practice.

Our teaching is informed by over 50 years of counselling tradition, leading scholars and practitioners in the School of Education. Their expertise and academic knowledge allow you to see how this type of counselling can have a tangible impact on people and society.

You will undertake a work placement as a counsellor and be supported by qualified practice educator, allowing you to build practical skills and develop as a counsellor. You may also engage with a wider community of scholars through training events, seminars and conferences organised by external organisations or the course team.

This course is ideal for those who wish to train to become a person-centred experiential counsellor. It will provide you with the required number of training hours so you can register for individual accreditation with the

  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • . It will also prepare you for doctoral studies in counselling and psychotherapy or areas of person-centred applications.

    With an advanced education degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.

    Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Modules

    This module will provide the foundation of knowledge in the core theories for person-centred experiential (PCE) psychotherapy and counselling.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £9,700

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £25,250

    Entry requirements

    2:2 (or international equivalent). Prior experience in counselling and psychotherapy is not required, however, you should have one year of work/volunteer experience in a helping or supporting role.

    University information

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more

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