MSc Integrative Psychotherapy

Entry requirements

• A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above.
• Applicants will usually have completed a face-to-face level 3 qualification in counselling skills.
• Experience of supporting individuals in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity is usually also required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Discover how relational depth, ethical awareness and reflective practice can shape your journey into professional psychotherapy. The MSc Integrative Psychotherapy at Birmingham Newman University is a part-time, four-year course designed for those ready to train as UKCP-registered psychotherapists. Whether you are continuing from previous counselling experience or starting a new direction, the course offers a clear and supportive route into the profession. You will join a learning community that values personal growth, academic integrity and reflective development, helping you build confidence and clarity in your therapeutic practice.

What does this course cover

You will explore a range of therapeutic approaches, including gestalt, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural models, all integrated through a relational lens. The curriculum also covers human development, mental health, ethics and research, encouraging you to think critically and reflectively. From your second year, you will begin a supervised clinical placement, completing at least 450 hours of client work alongside regular supervision and personal therapy. Learning is delivered through in-person teaching, independent study and clinical practice, designed to support your development at every stage.

Fees and funding

For the most up-to-date course information please visit the course page on the Birmingham Newman University website.