Applicants are required to have the following: Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society upper second class or first class degree in psychology Certificate in Counselling Skills (comprising a minimum of 75 class hours) one year's experience of working in a one to one helping role the standard University levels of proficiency for English Language: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements You should state the grade achieved for your undergraduate research project on your application. In addition, applicants must: be academically able to succeed at doctoral level and able to develop professional practice to doctoral level have reached a level of maturity, which is not to do with age, to enable them to work with the emotional demands of vulnerable clients and the personal development aspects of the course be open-minded and respectful of diverse views and perspectives have the capacity for self reflection and be open to feedback from others demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills and sensitivity to others have the ability to synthesise and communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing. Health assessment/declaration - applicants must be in good health. Those offered a place are required to complete a questionnaire and be prepared to undergo a medical examination if necessary. Disclosure of Criminal Background - the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not apply and all convictions, including those which are spent, must be disclosed. This is in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants who are offered a place must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form. All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary. Occasionally applicants are eligible for entry under an Accredited Prior Learning scheme. We review these applications on an individual basis. Our policy is based on HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Counselling Psychologists and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet relevant Standards of Proficiency. How to apply Our final date for applications is 14 February 2025, but we may close earlier due to high demand. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held at the end of March. Interviews will be face-to-face, or virtual if you're unable to attend a face-to-face interview. Decisions will be made by the end of April. If you're selected for interview, these will be held at the end of March. Interviews will be face-to-face or virtual (if you are unable to attend a face-to-face interview). Deferred entry We do not accept deferred entry applications for this course.

English language requirements