MA Psychotherapy and Counselling at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This professionally accredited part-time MA trains students as reflective, relational counsellors and psychotherapists, supporting progression towards BACP or UKCP registration. It combines relational and intersubjective theory with supervised placements in approved mental health, community and therapeutic settings.

Duration: 36 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Counselling Theories, Relational Counselling Skills Parts 1-2 and Working as a Professional Counsellor; Year 2 covers Ethical and Cultural Considerations, Theories of Intersubjective Human Development, Relational Counselling Skills Parts 3-4 and Research Methods; Year 3 is a 45-credit Dissertation.

Career pathways

Many graduates combine counselling with existing professions such as nursing or education, build supervised client hours towards BACP accreditation, set up private practice or work as counsellors or psychotherapists in the NHS and voluntary bodies; some progress to PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a 2:2 in any subject or other proof of ability to study at Masters level; a Level 3 Counselling Skills course or equivalent including 20-50 hours of practice with other students and tutor feedback; two satisfactory references, one normally academic; maturity and interpersonal skills assessed at interview; English demonstrated by GCSE grade 4/C or a UK undergraduate degree. DBS screening and an occupational health assessment are required. Application deadline: 31 May 2027; interviews November to May 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 36 months part-time

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