MSc Counselling
This programme provides opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and skills as a counsellor, and is especially suited to those considering a career as a practising counsellor. Counselling is a talking therapy with two major strands: firstly, helping people cope with emotional and relational difficulties and, secondly, facilitating personal growth.
In the first term of the programme, and informed by the reflective scientist-practitioner model, students are introduced to counselling theory and ethics, and are taught and practice counselling skills. Due to the course leading to a professional qualification in counselling, much of the learning is experiential where students can develop their counselling skills as well as how to apply theory to their work.
The primary theoretical and philosophical approach the programme teaches in the person-centred approach with an emphasis upon the importance of intersubjectivity and the therapeutic relationship. In the second term students can gain practical experience as trainee counsellors, learn about relevant clinical research paradigms, and are introduced to methods for reliably assessing a client’s response to counselling, including the use of measurement tools such as questionnaires.
The second year will focus on the MSc, where students can develop a range of research skills and engage in a research project in relation to counselling.
Following completion of the PG Diploma Counselling (first year), students can apply for individual registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) pending completion of professional practice hours.
Campus Information
Brayford Pool campus
Our stunning Brayford Pool campus is situated in the city centre with academic buildings, accommodation, shops, restaurants and cinema all within walking distance.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
UK Bachelor's Degree Classification Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (India)
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1) 60% or CGPA 6.0
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2) 55% or CGPA 5.5
IELTS Academic/Online/One Skill Retake
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Reading: minimum 5.5
- Listening: minimum 5.5
- Speaking: minimum 5.5
- Writing: minimum 5.5
79 overall
Reading: 18
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Writing: 20
IELTS 6.5 overall
- Reading: minimum 6.0
- Listening: minimum 6.0
- Speaking: minimum 6.0
- Writing: minimum 6.0
90 overall
Reading: 21
Listening: 20
Speaking: 22
Writing: 24
IELTS 7.0 overall
- Reading: minimum 6.5
- Listening: minimum 6.5
- Speaking: minimum 6.5
- Writing: minimum 6.5
100 overall
Reading: 24
Listening: 24
Speaking: 23
Writing: 27
- Course Code: CSLCSLMS
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
35200 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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