MSc Psychotherapeutic Counselling at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate counselling course at the Stoke-on-Trent campus, leading to an MSc or PgDip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, with an integrative training and a supervised placement.

Duration: Part-time: MSc over 3 years; PgDip over 2 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students are taught person-centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, attachment and systemic approaches and reflect on their own integrative approach. The course requires a counselling placement of at least 100 hours, at least 20 hours of approved personal therapy and a residential weekend at the start, with diversity groups exploring difference and its impact on the therapeutic relationship.

Career pathways

After the PgDip/MSc plus 450 client hours, graduates can apply to the BACP to become accredited counsellors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PgDip: a 2:2 Honours degree in Counselling or Psychology and Counselling, and a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent). Applicants with a degree in an unrelated subject need at least a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling; applications are also welcomed from those with the required counselling qualifications. A counselling placement of at least 100 hours of supervised practice is required. Emotional maturity and resilience are assessed through application and interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,500 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). MSc, part-time; same fee each year of study under the expected study pattern. Source

International applicants: GBP 11,790 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). MSc, part-time. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part-time: MSc over 3 years; PgDip over 2 years

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