This flexible course will enable you to advance your expertise in Counselling and Psychotherapy in the areas most relevant to your practice.
You will gain a deeper understanding of a range of psychological problems of varying degrees of severity and further develop your therapeutic skills.
To apply, you MUST be qualified or be about to qualify as a fully trained professional counsellor or psychotherapist.
Please note: Due to the structure of this programme, it is not available to applicants who require a Tier 4 visa.
You will:
- Gain advanced skills for complex psycho therapeutic situations
- Benefit from up-to-date thinking from experts in theory, practice and research
- Conduct publishable research that creates a real impact
options available
students accepted
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
You are a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist and in practice
You want to conduct publishable research that creates a real impact
Your practice would benefit from up-to-date thinking from experts in theory, research and practice
ALL ABOUTTHE COURSE
This course will equip you with advanced knowledge relating to Counselling and Psychotherapy. The course has been structured to present you with opportunities to learn about different aspects of the lived experience and how these can be attended to therapeutically through brief and long-term interventions.
This award is aimed at meeting the needs of qualified counsellors who have already completed professional training in counselling. Students select the combination of modules which is best geared to meeting their individual training needs, with the exception of the Research Methods Module which is necessary for completion of the PG Dip and progression to the MSc. A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, particularly:
- Didactic lecturing
- Experiential workshops
- Experiential group work
MSc pathways
Full Time One Year Pathway: You would do the Dissertation module and four of the other modules listed below in one year: two from semester one options, two from semester two options. This pathway is eligible for the PG loan.
Two Year Part Time Pathway: You do three of the modules listed below in Year One (one from semester one options, two from semester two options) and would then do one further module (semester one options) and the Dissertation module in Year Two. This pathway is eligible for the PG loan.
Three Year Part Time Pathway: You do two of the modules listed below in Year One (one chosen in each semester), two more in Year Two (one chosen in each semester), and you would then take the Dissertation module in Year Three. While this pathway is not eligible for the PG loan, the route it offers is ideal if you have a very busy schedule or if you can take the fast-track route onto Year Two or Three if you already have relevant postgraduate credits, and/or are an accredited counsellor or psychotherapist.
Note that the Research Methods module is an option that is available in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
The dissertation can be taken as an online or face-to-face module.
PgDip pathway follows the same structure as above but without the dissertation module.
PgCert pathway is made up of two semester one options (full time) or one option from each semester (part time).
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
ASSESSMENT
The evaluation takes the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments enable students to gauge their learning and development during the course of each module and to prepare them for summative assessment. Formative assessments vary from module to module and include peer and tutor review and feedback on the development of written work both in class and electronically online. The learning is experientially driven and enquiry-led, with opportunities review of assimilation of knowledge, critical skills and conceptualisations. Formative assessment is conducted via a range of methods such as quizzes and tests, and face-to-face and online discussion groups.
Summative assessment strategies will include:
- Written essays addressing issues of theory and practice
- Portfolios addressing issues of theory and practice
- Presentations (including poster presentations) addressing issues of theory and practice
- Supervised research dissertation
Find out more about certain aspects of counselling with our short two-minute psychotherapy lectures from Dr Mark Widdowson, lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Salford.
WHAT YOUNEED TO KNOW
To apply, you MUST be qualified or be about to qualify as a fully trained professional counsellor or psychotherapist.
You will be a practising Counsellor and/or Psychotherapist, with professional membership - this includes newly qualified counsellors. You will be motivated to study Counselling and Psychotherapy at an advanced level to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Please note, this is a post-qualification course and those without a professional counselling or psychotherapy qualification are not eligible to apply.
If you have any queries about eligibility for the course, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutors:
Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist Entry
- Accredited counsellors or psychotherapists with the BACP or UKCP are eligible for specific entry routes.
- Accredited counsellors or psychotherapists with a degree are able to receive 60 M-level credits via a specific accreditation of prior learning process, resulting in a fast-track through the MSc.
- Accredited counsellors or psychotherapists without a degree are able to apply for direct entry onto the MSc.
Year 2 Entry: If you meet the standard entry criteria and have existing M-level modules then you may be able to enter directly into year two with up to 60 credits as long as your previous credits are a reasonably close match to modules on this course. This means you would just have 2-3 taught modules to complete and the Dissertation.
Year 3 Entry - Dissertation only: For those with an existing PGDip in counselling or psychotherapy, who also have evidence of current professional membership, and have at least a year of supervised practice as a counsellor/psychotherapist, you may be eligible to enter the course at year three. This means you would only need to successfully take the Dissertation module to complete the MSc.
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