Course summary
This part-time Masters Degree in Professional Development for Counselling has been designed to give you enhanced knowledge of Counselling research, policy, and professional practice issues to enhance your academic and critical thinking skills. You will deepen your understanding of professional practice through examining the application of theory within the counselling sector. The MA Professional Development for Counselling provides an opportunity for graduates working within Counselling settings to gain a postgraduate research-based professional qualification in Counselling and to ‘get on the ladder’ to a career in research. The course is designed to appeal to different cohorts, including managers and those aspiring to a more managerial roles within Counselling settings, as well as counsellors who aspire to develop a research-focused career. Graduates of this course will be able to gain employment with a range of Counselling providers and organisations within the region. This course has been informed by local practitioners with excellent links to industry which affords graduates the opportunity to impress future employers and gain employment. Alumni will be able to progress onto postdoctoral studies at various Higher Education institutions.
Modules
• Year One (Semester 1): Conceptualising ways to work with Clients with Chronic and Enduring Mental Health Issues; Counselling Enquiry. • Year One (Semester 2): Evaluating and Auditing Counselling Services; Counselling Enquiry. • Year Two (Semester 1): Socio-Political Theories underpinning the Development of Professional Practice; Researching a Professional Environment. • Year Two (Semester 2): Researching a Professional Environment (Dissertation)
Assessment method
• Written Essays • Reports • Literature Review • Simulated Therapeutic Session Notes • Research projects • Dissertation
Entry requirements
• An Honours Degree (minimum 2:2) in an appropriate area. • Substantive experience which has been assessed as equivalent (RPSL) • Applicants will hold a professional Counselling Qualification that grants licence to practice (Level 5) • Membership of a professional body such as BACP, UKCP or NCPS. • Evidence of a candidate’s ability to operate at Level 7 for academic reading and writing.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| England | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA