MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy (part-time) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A BACP-accredited part-time MSc over three years focused on person-centred theory in understanding human distress and growth, with supervised client placements. It has 36 places.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 36 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Counselling training emphasises person-centred therapy, with theoretical, personal and professional development and practical skills components, including client work in person, online and by telephone. Classes include The Therapeutic Relationship, The Therapeutic Process and Personality Theory, with a three-day compulsory residential.

Career pathways

Graduates move into full-time or part-time counselling positions, often continuing in their placement or working in telephone counselling agencies and employee assistance programmes, and are encouraged to work towards professional accreditation (BACP accreditation requires the full MSc).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Either an undergraduate degree with minimum second-class classification and a COSCA certificate (or equivalent), or alternative relevant professional qualifications with substantial relevant experience and a COSCA certificate (or equivalent), plus a strong application explaining the choice of the person-centred approach. Equivalent counselling skills must include at least 40 hours of practice in triads and be completed or in progress before the start date. Selection includes online group interviews. Offer-holders must join or update the PVG Scheme, and a Certificate of Good Conduct is needed if the applicant lived outside the UK for three months or more in the previous five years. Deferral is not offered.

Intake: September

Duration: 36 months part-time

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