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MA Integrative Counselling (Top-up) at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Identify and investigate significant areas of importance within the field of counselling, by engaging in postgraduate level research on this master's top-up course. In response to the growing demand for effective counselling and psychotherapeutic practices, we offer a course through which qualified therapists can build knowledge within certain areas of interest, supporting the development of specialism and identity within the profession. If you already hold a postgraduate diploma in counselling or psychotherapy, this one-year top-up course gives you the opportunity to obtain a masters qualification by studying two research modules.

Faculty: School of Health  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Understanding Social Research & Evaluation, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Psychotherapists and counsellors are employed in the NHS, education, social services and private industry, and many in the health sector draw on psychotherapy skills and theory to enhance their primary role. Our course can assist in advancing your career in related counselling and psychotherapy fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy or a related professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to 120 credits at level 7 alongside a relevant degree. Applicants are asked to complete a research topic proposal and submit this with their application, this will require approval by the course team before a place on the course can be offered. For further details please refer to the MA Integrative Counselling Guidance. An enhanced criminal history (DBS) check may be required for certain projects involving specific groups of participants and this will be decided on receipt of the research topic proposal. If required, the DBS check can only be processed through the University. The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. Applicants are advised to read the course information booklet before submitting their application. IELTS IELTS 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,790 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £3790. Source

International applicants: GBP 3,790 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £3790. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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