MSc Systemic Family Therapy at University of Leeds

A part-time professional training in systemic family therapy covering the theory of systemic psychotherapy from its origins in cybernetics to contemporary social constructionist ideas, and the main therapeutic models (structural, Milan, post-Milan, narrative, collaborative and dialogical). Study is about two and a half days a week, with two full teaching days a month on campus and a weekly five-hour NHS clinical placement.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 24 months part time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Systemic Psychotherapy Theory (Part One, 30 credits) and Systemic Psychotherapy Practice (Part One, 45 credits), with a clinical portfolio and personal and professional development groups. Students also undertake systemic practice in their own agency or an alternative placement with supervision by a qualified systemic family therapist.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply to the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) for registration and work in the NHS, social care agencies or independent practice as family therapists. Some family therapist posts require a prior professional qualification.

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