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Counselling and Professional Development at Newcastle College University Centre - UCAS

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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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Counselling and Professional Development at Newcastle College University Centre - UCAS