Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,750 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies

About

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).

What will I be doing?

Current circumstances, and potential future changes in government advice, mean that we may need to vary the methods of teaching and/or assessment during the forthcoming academic year.

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.

Transactional Analysis

Life Script

Ego States

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

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,750 / year

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

Before you apply

Please read all of the information on this page before applying for your research degree and make sure you have the following supporting documents to hand: