MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Top Up) at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc (Top-up) is a research-based postgraduate programme for qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health professionals. It is for students who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling or an equivalent qualification, and centres on a supervised independent research project.

Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete a supervised independent research project and explore psychodynamic, humanistic, sex-positive and queer-informed therapies.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for academic and clinical settings, building on existing clinical skills.

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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. Entry is intended for applicants who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling or an equivalent qualification.

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: 1 year

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