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Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University - UCAS

Bath Spa University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Taught)

Course options

There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

Course summary

Gain a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice to complement your professional counselling and/or psychotherapy training.

  • Full-time and part-time distance learning options allowing you to study online.
  • Flexible learning linked to your specialist interest in counselling and psychotherapy practice.
  • Enhance your skills and develop self-awareness to support your Continued Professional Development.
This Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who have completed a recognised counselling or psychotherapy training qualification, and who are working or who have worked professionally as a counsellor or psychotherapist. On successful completion of the programme, you'll not only be well-versed in counselling and psychotherapy research and your chosen subject area, but you'll also have gained an academic degree to complement your existing professional qualification. This course is available both on campus and as a part-time, distance learning option, so you can work in the way that suits you best.

Modules

This is an online course taken over a period of one year full-time or up to two years part-time. This offers a flexible career track suited to meeting the demands of professional counsellors and therapists needing to study part-time through distance learning.

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a range of written assignments related to professional learning in the counselling and psychotherapy field.


Entry requirements

This programme is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who have completed a recognised counselling or psychotherapy training qualification. Applicants should also be working, or have previously worked, professionally as a counsellor or psychotherapist. To qualify for entry, applicants must meet the following requirements: - Must be a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist with a recognised training qualification - Need to be qualified to at least Level 4 Diploma - Have completed at least 100 clinical placement hours - Must be a member of a professional body such as the BACP. We ideally look for applicants to any of our MA courses to hold a degree. If you don't have a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification you'll be asked to complete a written assignment to ensure your subject knowledge is at the level we would expect for postgraduate study. If you've completed a recognised counselling qualification or you have evidence of relevant academic study at Level 7 within the last five years, you may be able to apply for Accredited Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L). If you wish to be considered for AP(E)L, please contact the course leader before submitting your online application.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8985 Whole course
Northern Ireland £8985 Whole course
Scotland £8985 Whole course
Wales £8985 Whole course
Channel Islands £8985 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £8985 Whole course
EU £16625 Whole course
International £16625 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 Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University - UCAS