Counselling and Psychotherapy PGDip at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Counselling and Psychotherapy PGDip is a part-time professional training for people considering a career in counselling, psychotherapy and related mental health fields. It focuses on psychodynamic and humanistic therapies and includes eight weekend workshops. Graduates are eligible for registered membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Weekly modules and eight weekend workshops cover themes including cognitive behaviour therapy and sex-positive approaches, with a clinical placement counselling clients and inclusive training on identity and diversity.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared as reflective practitioners to enter the therapeutic professions or related fields, with eligibility for BACP registered membership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2); applicants are also considered on previous work experience and are expected to have relevant work experience or further training in a counselling-related field. Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,620 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, part-time; stated for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 6,230 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, part-time; stated for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years

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