30Apr
PostgraduateCourse summary
Gain integrated clinical training and extensive professional development through GCU’s DPsych Counselling Psychology – the only programme of its kind in Scotland. Counselling psychology is a rapidly growing area of applied psychology, and a wide range of diverse settings are in need of highly skilled HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologists. In this doctorate programme, you’ll expand your ability to work with complex client groups and contribute impactful research to the field of psychological health. We draw on our relationships with active practitioners to give you a world-class and highly relevant education, with clinical training in both humanistic (person-centred) and cognitive-behavioural approaches. We take a holistic and comprehensive approach to instruction, and you’ll develop your skills in applied psychological theory and research as well as complete work in ongoing clinical placements. Here, you’ll be a part of a thriving, open and diverse community with a shared investment in social responsibility and a commitment to the common good.
Modules
Critical Enquiry in Counselling Psychology; Applied Psychology Practice 1 (Theory); Applied Psychology Practice 1 (Skills); Analytical Methods; Advanced Research in Applied Psychology 1D; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 1; Critical Enquiry in Applied Psychology 2; Applied Psychology Practice 2 (Counselling Psychology); Advanced Research in Applied Psychology 2; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 2; Critical Enquiry in Applied Psychology 3; Applied Psychology Practice 3 (Counselling Psychology); Advanced Research in Applied Psychology 3; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 3A; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 3B. To reach the award of DPsych, you much achieve a total of 540 credits. Early exits points are available at PgC in Psychological Counselling (60 credits); PgD in Psychological Counselling (120 credits); an MSc in Psychological Counselling (180 Credits) levels.
Assessment method
This course features a mix of assessments and exams.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) that meets British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). Personal maturity and demonstrable experience in a helping role. Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5. Please note: if you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English Language proficiency. Along with your application please provide an essay on Do Counselling Psychologists contribute to ‘the Common Good’? Critically discuss and justify your answer using a range of sources of knowledge such as professional, empirical, statutory, experiential and leading-edge literature. (1000 words + references in APA 7th ed style). As part of the application process, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme
English language requirements
IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 7.0
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
| England | £15500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £15500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £15500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £15500 | Year 1 |
| International | £7500 | Year 1 |
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.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA