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MSc/PgDip Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (Professional Training)

MSc/PgDip Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (Professional Training)

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Part time | University of Salford | 3 years | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Part time

Duration

3 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychotherapy Counselling Skills (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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.

Please note: Due to the structure of this programme, it is not available to applicants who require a Tier 4 visa.

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

TEACHING:

This course is delivered on a part-time basis through a variety of:

  • Lectures
  • Skills work
  • Personal development activities

Find out more about certain aspects of counselling with our short two-minute psychotherapy lectures from Dr Mark Widdowson, lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Salford.

  • Transactional Analysis
  • Life Script
  • Ego States

ASSESSMENT:

Assessment is by:

  • Skills work
  • Reflection on self and on the practice
  • Assignment

CAREER LINKS:

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic teamwork in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector, which in turn help you provide a better service.

This course has particularly strong links with the NHS, voluntary and private sector because our students complete a counselling placement as part of the training within these organisations.

Modules

This module is designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding and application in this important area and prepares you for undertaking a counselling placement. It covers counselling theory and professional issues.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,850

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

£15,750 per year. The mentioned fee is for full time students. This fee is guidance for part time students.

Entry requirements

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. We welcome applications from students who may not meet the requirement for an honours degree but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. We would usually expect applicants without an honours degree to have a minimum of a Level 5 qualification such as a professional diploma or HND.

University information

The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. Students at Salford benefit from the expertise of top academics and an array of industry contacts on the university’s taught and research courses. Students who study at Salford will join a postgraduate community of more than 3,000 students from over 150 countries worldwide, contributing directly to the university’s domestic...more