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PGCert Systemic Practice at University of Leeds

University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate certificate covering the first two years of family therapy training, combining Foundation and Intermediate level training in systemic practice, each accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. It is multidisciplinary and suits professionals in nursing, psychiatry, social work, clinical psychology and voluntary organisations.

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 comprises the 30-credit Foundation Course in Systemic Practice and Year 2 the 30-credit Intermediate Course in Systemic Practice, which includes 60 hours of systemic practice with one recorded session assessed.

Career pathways

Graduates are recognised as Systemic Practitioners (a professional development recognition, not a formal qualification) and can progress to the MSc Systemic Family Therapy, which leads to eligibility to register with the UKCP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate-level professionals with a first professional qualification in a relevant mental health or social care discipline such as nursing, psychiatry, social work or clinical psychology. Applicants working in mental health or social care without a first professional qualification may apply through the APEL route, which usually requires three years of relevant work experience. Applicants must work in a setting suitable for the 60 hours of systemic practice in year two, with agency support, clinical supervision and facilities to record one session with client consent. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,800 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months part-time

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