PgCert Supervision in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Helping Relationships at University of Salford

Programme overview

A part-time distance learning clinical supervision training for qualified helping professionals. It develops supervision skills and critical understanding of the theory, research and clinical evidence underpinning supervision, using Hawkins and Shohet's seven-eyed model.

Faculty: School of Health and Society | Department: Counselling and Psychotherapy | Duration: Part-time: one year (distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time, distance learning | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One 60-credit module, Supervision in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Helping Relationships, taught in a weekly three-hour session for ten weeks in each of two semesters, with skills practice and a twenty-hour external supervisory practice requirement. Assessment: essay, portfolio and live supervision skills assessment with a recorded session.

Career pathways

Clinical supervisor in the helping professions; credits can be carried into the MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (Supervision).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional qualification in a helping profession; membership of a relevant professional body for at least one year; at least one year of post-qualification practice; Level 2 Certificate in Counselling or equivalent person-centred skills; normally a 2:2 degree or equivalent. International applicants not from a majority English-speaking country: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5. Alternative route: Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent achieved or in progress).

GBP 3,180 a year (2027/28). Published as 'for year one' (part-time); further modules £795 per 15 credits. No separate home/international split published. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part-time: One year

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