PG Dip Counselling at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and skills as counsellors and/or researchers in the field and is especially suited to students considering a career as a practicing counsellor.

Faculty: Psychology | Duration: Part-time: PGDip: 2 years MSc: 3 years | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include An Introduction to Research Methods, Counselling in Context, Developing a Counselling Identity, Person Centred Theory and Practice, Personal and Professional Development, Professional Practice Hours, Reflective Practice.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- First or upper second class honours degree. All offers made to those still completing a BA/BSc are contingent upon applicants meeting these requirements. - Candidates are required to have experience of working in a helping and caring role in either a paid or voluntary capacity. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to support individuals in distress and also engage in listening and communication skills. Evidence must be provided of previous counselling skills practice, including one of the following: -Level 2 or 3 counselling certificate -Successful completion of a higher education module that includes a core element of assessed counselling skills practice Applicants will be required to pass an enhanced DBS clearance. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,800 for the whole programme (2025/26). PG Diploma in Counselling. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,480 for the whole programme (2025/26). PG Diploma in Counselling. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: Part-time: PGDip: 2 years MSc: 3 years

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