MA Counselling and Psychotherapy at University of Chichester

Programme overview

This MA gives qualified counsellors the opportunity to learn to research and to explore what it means to be a thoughtful, courageous and relational practitioner in today's therapeutic context.

Faculty: Psychology and Counselling | Department: Psychology and Counselling | Duration: 2 years part time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Chichester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme deepens understanding of connecting with clients and self, and includes managing a meaningful independent research project. Modules (indicative): Modules: Research Methods and Ethics, Existence and Experience, Contact and Connection Parts 1 & 2, Spirituality and Transpersonal Perspectives, Embracing the Unknown, Counselling and Psychotherapy Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

A master's in counselling adds to options as a counsellor or psychotherapist and generally entitles you to teach on related courses in Higher Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Only open to qualified professional counsellors/psychotherapists: registration with a recognised UK membership body (e.g. BACP, NCPS, UKCP, COSCA); a minimum Diploma in Counselling including 100 supervised practice hours; 50 post-qualifying supervised practice hours; a minimum 2:2 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in any subject; an academic reference and personal statement; normally GCSE grade 4/C in English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,200 a year (2026/27). UK fee; as listed for 2026/27 Source

Duration: 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://chiview.chi.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PGMACOUPSYD&code2=0002

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