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MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc course will give you the academic and practical training to become eligible to practice as a counsellor. We offer an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy based upon person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic therapeutic frameworks, which will enable you to succeed in your future career in the counselling professions. This course places value on learning through experience, collaborative projects in small groups, as well as reflective, non-discriminatory, and ethical counselling practice.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Personal and Professional Development 1, Placement 1, Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Skills 1, Therapeutic Theories 1. Year 2: Dissertation, Final Project, Personal and Professional Development 2, Placement 2, Therapeutic Skills 2, Therapeutic Theories 2.

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Entry requirements

You will be required to have: an honours degree with a minimum 2:2; evidence of completing a Counselling Skills qualification (minimum Level 2) which includes ongoing skills observation and feedback; English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) an enhanced DBS check for the Adult Workforce which is registered with the update service; relevant experience- you will need to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months voluntary or paid experience which involves working with vulnerable or distressed adults in a helping capacity. Please upload a detailed CV at the point of application; sufficient availability to complete 100 supervised client contact hours in a work placement; Applicants with relevant professional qualifications and/or professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as will any applicants declaring previous cautions or convictions. Read our FAQs about applying for this course. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our advanced requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 10,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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