MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

What are the benefits of different approaches in counselling and psychotherapy? Find out as you explore contemporary creative and verbal approaches to psychotherapy. We offer a practical approach to training suitable for new and advanced practitioners.

Faculty: Health, Social Care and Medicine | Department: Allied Health, Social Work and Wellbeing | Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Focus on theory and self-development for practice. Study a strong foundation of psychological theory. Develop an understanding of the difference between traditional and contemporary forms of therapy. Compulsory modules include Creative Connections 1: Therapeutic and Psychological Theories; Creative Connections 2: Developing Creative and Therapeutic Skills; Creative Connections 3: Expressive Personal Development (1); Creative Connections 4: Advancing Creative and Therapeutic Process Skills; Creative Connections 5: Expressive Personal Development (2); Research Methods; Dissertation; Dissertation 2.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with the skills and expertise you need to enter practice as a psychotherapist. You’ll have the group and individual therapy experience employers are looking for.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in either counselling and/or psychotherapy or a cognate discipline. You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in either counselling and/or psychotherapy or a cognate discipline which has a focus on supporting and developing individual growth and expression and psychological mindedness. Relevant subjects include care work, community arts, dance, education, music, nursing, psychology, social work, sport, theatre studies or visual arts. Students with lower degree classifications and/or demonstrable practice experience may be admitted at the faculty’s discretion, subject to the production of additional written evidence of your ability to study at Master’s level. Ideally, you should have at least 50 hours of paid or voluntary experience working with clients from vulnerable populations, experiencing issues relating to emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as working creatively with diverse arts media and/or demonstrating an interest and curiosity in engaging with the creative process.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/psychotherapy-and-counselling-contemporary-creative-approaches/

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