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MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (incorporating PG Cert/PG Dip) at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so you can be sure it’s relevant and recognised within the psychotherapeutic and health care profession. The course will help you to further your career and become a BACP accredited and autonomous counselling practitioner when you complete the full MSc.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Counselling and Psychotherapy  |  Duration: Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy core modules: Integrating Psychotherapeutic Theory and Practice, Current Developments in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Theory and Practice, Professional Practice 1, Research Methods, Ethics and Law in Psychotherapeutic Practice, Professional Integrative Practice, Professional Practice 2, Independent Scholarship.

Career pathways

Past graduates have been employed in a wide variety of counselling settings such as general practice, health and social services, the police, accident and emergency services, HR, education, voluntary organisations and private practice. I think it is invaluable to be able to learn from such accomplished professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need an undergraduate degree; You’ll need experience working with people and excellent communications and listening skills; If English is not your first language you must have achieved an IELTS score of at least level 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skill area); A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required at the point of accepting a place at the University; Interview information

International applicants: GBP 18,540 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: 3 years

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