Course summary
This postgraduate programme has been designed to offer a flexible approach to the integration of theory and practice within the psychosexual field. It allows the development of comprehensive skills in psychosexual therapy, working with individuals and couples, face to face, online and on the phone, in time limited and open-ended work. From the start it emphasises the student’s own reflexive process and the drawing together of the abilities and theoretical understanding necessary to form the bedrock for development of psychosexual therapy skills. It offers practitioners an exciting opportunity for challenge and growth by taking part in a programme of study which integrates the principles of psychosexual therapy to the latest clinical understanding of the interactions between culture, love, intimacy and sexual expression, as well as challenges such as the treatment of sexual dysfunctions, sexual trauma, shame and female genital cutting. The programme is accredited by COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists). Course Progression After successfully completing the programme, students will be equipped to work in either the statutory or voluntary sector, or as an independent practitioner, in the field of psychosexual therapy or Graduates will have the opportunity to access PhD studies at other universities.
Modules
The course is modular, taking place over18 days, with monthly attendance on two-day blocks. The research proposal and dissertation will build on the integration of theory into practice, offering students an exciting opportunity to showcase their work with clients. Clinical placements will be in an approved clinical setting and involve a minimum of 150 hours of practice during the two years. As COSRT student member there is a requirement to complete 50 hours of personal therapy and/or group therapeutic work, focused on awareness of self in relation to the other. • These figures should include a minimum of 20 hours one-to-one personal therapy to be completed and evidenced during training. Students are expected to organise their own supervision whilst on placement; a ratio of one hour of supervision to six hours of clinical practice is needed to satisfy COSRT’s individual accreditation requirements. Year 1 (Postgraduate Certificate stage) Module 1: Introduction to Psychosexual Therapy - 20 credits Module 2: Challenges in Psychosexual Therapy - 20 credits Module 3: Clinical Placement and Practice Issues 1 – 20 credits Year 2 (Postgraduate Diploma and Masters stage) Module 4: Culture, Sexuality and Difference in the 21st century - 20 credits Module 5: Change, Trauma and compulsive sexual behaviour – 20 credits Module 6: Clinical Placement and Practice Issues 2 – 20 credits Module 7: Research Principles - 20 credits Module 8: Dissertation – 40 credits All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Assessment method
Assessment is by a variety of methods such as case presentations and written assignments that are designed to assess the development of the student’s understanding, development and competence as a reflexive practitioner, working safely and ethically in a wide range of settings and contexts. Students are required to keep a journal and submit a portfolio, together with a supervisor’s report, at the end of each year. The Masters stage will require submission of a research proposal and a dissertation, integrating theoretical research, practice and reflexivity.
How to apply
International applicants
This course is not accepting International Students who need a Student Visa.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements will usually be: A basic counselling skills qualification at L3 or equivalent if working within an NHS setting and A degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum classification of a 2;2 and Mandatory membership of accrediting body COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) for the duration of the programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
Fees for the 26/27 cycle are to be confirmed.
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF