DCounsPsych Counselling Psychology at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Develop professionally and personally as a skilled therapeutic practitioner, researcher, writer and critical thinker. Learn with research-active experts in the fields of counselling, counselling psychology, psychotherapy, applied psychology, and education.

What you will study

We have a particular emphasis throughout the programme on understanding counselling psychology as relational, social and political, and we consider social justice, intersectionality and decolonisation throughout the doctorate. The Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCounsPsych) at The University of Manchester is the only Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS)-approved doctoral programme in counselling psychology offered by a Russell Group university.

Career pathways

Supporting trainees to develop professional profiles that can lead to employment is a central concern for the programme team. Our graduates have gone on to secure employment in NHS, private, academic and third-sector settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must hold one or more of the following: Bachelor's degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 or international equivalent) Masters in Psychology or related subject (minimum Merit or international equivalent) - this includes a Masters in Psychology (Conversion) (minimum Merit or international equivalent) One of these qualifications must confer eligibility for Graduate Basis Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. English language: IELTS test minimum scores - 7.5 overall, 7 other sections. Interview: You will be interviewed individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 a year (2027/28). (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/

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