MA Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This programme is ideal if you wish to qualify and pursue a career as a professional counsellor. It's designed to enable you to develop as a reflective counselling practitioner. This is a psychodynamic course that gives you solid theoretical foundations, as well as basic counselling skills in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Counsellor Competencies and Attitudes, Psychodynamic Theories, Reflective Practitioner, Advanced Theory, Clinical Placement, Dissertation (MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Career pathways

Suitable careers for graduates of this programme include: Counselling, Teaching, Support and welfare work, Advocacy and mentoring.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject and a certificate in Counselling/Counselling Skills as well as experience of working in a counselling-related field or where interpersonal communication skills are central to your role. We also welcome applications from individuals with relevant work experience. All applicants must have knowledge and/or experience in psychodynamic theory and practice, and provide evidence of this with an up to date CV, references, and personal statement. You must also be able to demonstrate evidence of the capacity to develop the competencies for professional counselling practice: Emotional insight. Robustness. Ability to provide a reliable, honest, containing and reflexive relationship to clients. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000047328261

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