Counselling MSc at University of Northampton

This master's degree combines theoretical study with a supervised placement of at least 100 client hours. It can form the basis of personal BACP accreditation once you have gained further client experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Sociology, Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: 2 years part time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Counselling MSc degree at the University of Northampton has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG3 Good Health and Wellbeing. This Masters in Counselling course will help you to achieve sufficient communication skills as well as personal development skills which are useful and applicable to a number of organisations and situations. Modules include Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Dissertation and Research Methods, Fundamentals of Counselling, Integrating counselling theory and practice, Applying integrative counselling approaches, Placement and Supervision.

Career pathways

Upon completion of your master’s in counselling, you may find employment opportunities within NHS settings or schools, as well as further or higher educational counselling settings. Various opportunities are available within organisational settings and police settings, as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) work.

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