Integrative Counselling MSc at Birmingham Newman University

Entry requirements

You must have a 1st degree in any subject (minimum 2:2 or equivalent) and level 3 or 4 certificate in counselling skills with experience of having used skills in a workplace or voluntary setting. Successful admission onto the programme is also dependent upon demonstrating your suitability to undertake clinical training at interview. It may be possible in some cases for you to enter the programme without the Level 3 certificate where you can demonstrate in the application that you have acquired the specific competencies outlined in the BACP Counselling Skills Competency Framework either through an equivalent training programme or though practical experience in a voluntary or workplace setting. Applicants will normally be invited to a selection day for a group task and individual interview. Consideration will be given to applicants with lower grade in qualifications (e.g. a 3rd class degree or non-honours degree) who have a relevant range of post study professional experience. Professional experience will be considered by the programme leader in conjunction with the quality office on an individual basis. Non-Academic Requirements: DBS Clearance. Candidates must receive a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring System check prior to commencing the course. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.