Doctor of Professional Studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at University of Chester

Programme overview

Our DProf course recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy. The DProf facilitates the generation of original knowledge that comes out of experience and practice and enables a fresh and meaningful contribution to be given to practice-based knowledge and dialogue.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: part-time | Intake: October 2026, October 2027 | Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Review of Personal and Professional Learning, Tools and Skills for your Research Project, Current Professional Debates, Research Proposal and Ethical Approval, Publishable Article, Thesis (Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Career pathways

This course assists in the development of practitioner-researchers who, with a doctorate and a research reputation, can go on to fulfil therapeutic, academic and management positions in their chosen areas of work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Degree: 2:2 honours degree or above; Postgraduate Degree: MA/MSc in a Counselling/Psychotherapy discipline graded at 65% or above for the research dissertation.; Extra Requirements: Experience or training in a range of research methodologies To be admitted to the DProf programme, candidates must demonstrate they have access to a suitable learning environment. This will normally be their place of employment.; IELTS: IELTS level 7.00.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,647 a year (2026/27). £3,647 per year for a part-time course (2026/27) Source

Intake: October 2026, October 2027

Duration: 4 years

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