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MA Integrative Counselling at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the acquisition and subsequent use of interpersonal and counselling skills for therapeutic benefit. Gain a deep understanding of relational theory and practice and learn how to apply your therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy skills with clients. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), this course will enable you to develop the skills you’ll need as a professional counsellor or psychotherapist.

Faculty: School of Health  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Personal & Professional Development 1, Relational Framework, Therapeutic Skills, Understanding Social Research & Evaluation (online delivery). Year 2 core modules: Personal & Professional Development 2, Becoming a Therapist, Therapeutic Process & Supervision, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our course can lead to a range of careers as a counsellor in areas including youth counselling, advice and guidance, the voluntary sector, consultancy, NHS, social work, education, and private practice. Roles include Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Mental health worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree and the equivalent of a face to face Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills. Counselling Skills training must include face-to-face counselling skills practice. Training in an allied health profession, such as coaching or social work will not be accepted as meeting this requirement. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. 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 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. DBS Check Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). 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 and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,355 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £5355. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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

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