Counselling MSc at Bangor University

The MSc in Counselling prepares students to work as members of the professional counselling and psychotherapy community, with training in adult counselling across humanistic, psychodynamic, behavioural and cognitive approaches plus integrative therapies. It includes a 100-hour supervised counselling placement and integrates psychology and research training.

Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers empirical research in therapy, communication and counselling skills, therapeutic process and context, mental health and wellbeing, and psychological approaches and therapies. Stage 2 includes two optional modules, a research project and the 100-hour placement with professional practice evidence.

Career pathways

Completing the course with the placement meets the requirements to apply for registered counsellor status with the NCPS and/or the BACP, supporting work in counselling or private practice. Graduates have worked in NHS primary mental health services, as psychological wellbeing practitioners and in private practice.

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