MA Clinical Counselling at University of Chester

The MA in Clinical Counselling provides a robust professional programme of counselling training, designed and delivered in accordance with the person-centred ethos. By combining knowledge of counselling and psychological theory with practical skills and ongoing personal development, our course facilitates students to develop as reflexive, professional and ethical practitioners.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Foundations of Person-Centred Therapy, Counselling and Professional Practice 1, Personal and Socio-Political Dimensions of Counselling and Mental Health, Counselling and Professional Practice 2, Counselling and Professional Practice 3, Counselling Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course, students can join the register of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and once they have successfully completed a minimum of 450 client hours they can apply to become accredited members of the organisation.

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