27Nov
PostgraduateCourse summary
The MSc Advanced Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies offers psychotherapists and counsellors the opportunity to advance their knowledge, understanding, and skill in the theory, research, and practice of psychotherapy and counselling by engaging with the “cutting edge” of the discipline. Students engage with advanced philosophical, psychological, and counselling theory underpinning practice, and they engage with contemporary research to support evidence-based practice. They also engage with advanced skills practice relating to relational depth and working with difference and diversity such as through engaging with gender, race, and sexual orientation considerations. As professional development, the programme aims to support students in ‘upskilling’ and advancing their knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, and practical skills, and therefore improve the quality of their practice. Further, the consistent research focus throughout the programme will support students in preparing for postgraduate research opportunities such as a PhD.
Modules
• Research in Psychotherapy: Consumption and Production • Philosophy and Practice in Psychotherapy and Counselling • Relational Depth in Psychotherapy and Counselling • Contemporary Interests in Psychotherapy and Counselling • Psychology and Counselling • Working with Difference and Diversity • Empirical Project in Psychotherapy and Counselling
Assessment method
• Applied project • Case Study • Conference poster • Critical review • Essay • Group project • Journal article research report • Portfolio of critical reflections • Presentation • Research proposal • Written reflection
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (2:1 classification indicative) or postgraduate degree in a relevant area (e.g., counselling and psychotherapy, psychology, youth and community work, nursing, social work). Where the undergraduate degree has not included counselling training, a counselling qualification to Level 4 minimum will usually be required. An interview is required. International students will be expected to meet the English language requirements of IELTS 6.5 in each category (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | Whole course |
| EU | £14500 | Whole course |
| England | £8000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £8000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £8000 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £8000 | Whole course |
| International | £14500 | 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
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they hold Settled or Pre-settled status
Provider information
Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH