Course summary
This part-time Masters Degree in Counselling and Professional Development 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 Counselling and Professional Development 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.
Modules
Year 1/Semester 1: Conceptualising ways to work with Clients with Chronic and Enduring Mental Health Issues (30 credits), Counselling Enquiry (20 Credits). Year 1/Semester 2: Evaluating and Auditing Counselling Services (20 credits), Counselling Enquiry (20 credits). Year 2/Semester 1: Socio-Political Theories that underpin the Development of Professional Practice (20 credits), Researching a Professional Environment (30 credits). Year 2/Semester 2: Researching a Professional Environment (30 credits).
Assessment method
Written Essays; Reports; Literature Review, Simulated therapeutic session notes, Research projects, Dissertation.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 in the relevant Level 6 qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £3000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £3000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £3000 | Whole course |
Wales | £3000 | Whole course |
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
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA