Course summary
The complexities of modern life present many situations in which counselling can be valuable. Our Clinical Counselling course builds on the University’s reputation of offering quality professional training in counselling for a number of years. Why study this course with us? Our course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and our MA is one of a few accredited MA courses in a university setting in the country. The course reflects the ethos of the person-centred approach to counselling, although there is the opportunity to explore other established approaches. There is also the chance to produce a small-scale Research Dissertation in an area of interest in the field of counselling.
Modules
Please see our website for the most up to date module information: https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/clinical-counselling
Assessment method
Assessment is via coursework of 5,000 words or an equivalent (excluding the Research Dissertation). Coursework will take the form of essays, case studies, recording and critique of sessions, reports and portfolio.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Entry requirements
Acceptance on the programme is subject to an interview. Applicants will be expected to have: A minimum intermediate counselling qualification at Level 2 with attendance. You will be expected to obtain a reference from the tutor of this course; A 2:2 undergraduate degree, professional qualification or equivalent; Applicants must apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Occupational Health check, and register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
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
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/postgraduate-fees
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ