Psychological Therapy

Entry requirements

Minimum of a 2:2 in psychology or a related subject, or professional experience in the area of study.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Offering the opportunity to transform people’s lives through counselling

The MSc in Psychological Therapy provides a thorough grounding in the professional practice of counselling, building upon current principles of cognitive neuroscience. This foundation will allow students to acquire a coherent and effective basis to their practice, rooted in current evidence-based models. This includes the major strands of person centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy. The course focuses on developing reflective, self-aware, safe and competent counsellors who have a thorough understanding of the development of the person, group processes, and the development of the therapeutic relationship.

Career Prospects

• As well as offering accreditation by the National Counselling Society (subject to approval), the MSc in Psychological Therapy will provide you with a thorough grounding in this growing professional area of psychology
• It is also the first step in a sequence of awards that build towards full professional status as a Counselling Psychologist. Students may continue on the postgraduate diploma in professional practice to gain HCPC registration, and then complete the doctorate to achieve full British Psychological Society Chartered Status.

What makes this course unique?

• The flexible method of delivery makes the course more accessible and easier to fit around existing commitments such as current employment.

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