MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

University of Wolverhampton

United Kingdom, Wolverhampton

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University of Wolverhampton

United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Wolverhampton City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines18-Sep-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake 18-Sep-2023

MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

About

Why choose this course?

Our MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy brings training in the foundations of therapy, training those who are keen to support individual in a variety of settings.

Study Counselling & Psychotherapy with us and gain the skills you need to practise as a psychological therapist.

Our modern programme includes:

A comprehensive learning experience with an expert team.
State of the art facilities & equipment.

Background

Building on our long history as an education provider of training in applied psychology in therapeutic practise, we have developed our programme to incorporate best practice from the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, and modern mental healthcare.

The field of counselling is a thriving and growing area of professional practice, with standards and duties undergoing enhancement all the time. Our programme has been designed to ensure you have the skills and competencies to remain current and up-to-date as a practitioner.

Counselling and psychotherapy

The programme has a foundation in humanist values, with emphasis on an empathic therapist-client relationship as being central to mental health work. It allows an integrative framework for the development of a range of clinical, research, and reflective skills. It offers an applied working knowledge of humanistic therapy, with a view to integration of other therapeutic modalities. Each year you will undertake a range of modules where you will learn from qualified experts in the field, who will teach you how to engage with clients and make a positive contribution to their welfare. You will engage with experiential learning throughout the entirety of the programme, and develop a robust skill-set.

The vitality of the course comes from an experienced and supportive course team, passionate about empowerment in mental health. Building on a programme history spanning two decades, the programme is committed to the development of ethical and reflective practitioners who work collaboratively with clients, as co-creators of the therapeutic experience.

Modern training

The team has longstanding relationships with experienced placement supervisors in the NHS, education sector, and surrounding services. We work closely to ensure that course content and clinical placement experiences remain at the forefront of modern mental health practice.

Our team

We are a diverse group of people welcoming those of any ethnicity, culture, religion or sexual orientation to join our community and contribute to the profession of psychology. Our team are members of professional bodies – including the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS) as chartered psychologists, and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will be learning from experienced practitioners in forensic, counselling, and clinical psychology.

Join us at the next postgraduate open evening and meet some of our team.

Our Place

The course is part of the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing. The School of Psychology is the professional home to over 50 teaching and research staff, bringing a broad range of interests and experience to benefit students learning on our portfolio of courses. Our School is recognised as one of the leading providers of psychology education, using innovative teaching methods that focus on the application of scientific and theoretical principles to the study of people’s lives. Psychology staff are grouped into a variety of highly active research clusters through our Centre for Psychological Research, publishing in the latest academic journals and working to make a real-world impact on people’s lives.

We provide multiple opportunities to enhance your career and create networks inside and outside of the department: including volunteering networks, peer mentoring, and the opportunity to become a research assistant for our academic staff using the r.

On campus

The course is based at our City Campus in the Millennium City building, where you learn in a multidisciplinary environment alongside our colleagues in nursing and social care. The building offers a unique learning space in our psychology labs, simulated environments for creative research projects, and our cyberpsychology lab with the latest in virtual reality and eye-tracking equipment.

Training support

We offer many levels of support, such as academic, placement, research, and cohort tutors who provide personal support and professional mentoring in relation to many aspects of the training. While in training you will have access to our professional practice resources, teaching materials, CPD activities and regular tutorials with members of the team. We also support graduates as they enter the workplace, as alumni and members of the professional community. We work in partnership with Advance HE, the nationally recognised body in teaching quality, to continually develop the quality of our courses with modern teaching and learning practices.

Your future

Our applied programmes create critical thinkers, leaders, and innovators who make real contributions to any role in which they work. Our courses are integrative and inclusive, where we focus on teaching and assessment using multiple techniques enabled by digital technologies. A variety of teaching methods enables us to develop self-directed learners, who are adaptable and well prepared for the modern workforce.

We provide a supportive learning environment for people with creative minds, who like to ask challenging questions and find out what is behind what they see in front of them.

Upon completion of this course you will have developed:

a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
in-depth knowledge of the BACP Ethical Framework, as well as a critical understanding of its applications in resolving associated ethical dilemmas in practice.
a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic interventions and research-based knowledge, at basic and advanced levels, applicable to the fields of counselling and psychotherapy.
originality in the application of theoretical knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established interventions are applied in an ethically viable way within professional contexts.
a solid conceptual and theoretical understanding of key research methods. This will lead to an ability to critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship; appraise methodologies; and the ability to develop new hypotheses informed by the latest developments in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.

Graduates from our training course will be equipped to practise as competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioners in various sectors within mental health care, who are able to:

assess, evaluate and address complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements, implement formulated therapeutic plans, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
demonstrate self-direction and originality in the provision of counselling and psychotherapy services in the mental health sector while acting autonomously in advancing their knowledge, insight and skills basis at personal and professional levels.

You will also be able to demonstrate a broad range of transferable skills, such as:

working with others
respect, integrity accountability and collegiality
giving and receiving positive and negative feedback
personal and professional development
initiative and personal responsibility
decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
appropriate levels of written and spoken English
numerical skills
IT literacy
problem management skills
communication skills

The University of Wolverhampton prides itself on preparing you with a number of desirable graduate attributes, including specialist knowledge and enterprise, technological literacy, research skills, and effective communication.

Writing: Every piece of work you submit receives feedback and advice to help develop your skills as a writer. Our aim is to support you in expressing your ideas clearly, concisely, and with impact.
Critical thinking and reasoning: Analysis of research, assumptions, methods, ethics, and how research is applied is a key part of psychology. You must consider each source that you use, and reference your work. Critical thinking skills enable graduates to navigate the increasingly complex modern world, and understand what is beneath the surface of any current issue.
Communication: Learning to communicate is key to a successful career. Throughout your programme you will develop skills to improve your presentation abilities, and articulate an argument to have meaningful impact.
Problem solving: The ability to provide solutions based on logical analysis of a problem is a skill that many employers desire. This skill requires you to think outside the box and understand the underlying factors at play. These skills are developed purposefully as part of a degree in psychology, and help students achieve autonomy throughout their studies.
Research and analysis: A key part of many careers is the skill with which information can be gathered, organised, understood, and analysed for useful conclusions. A degree in psychology promotes these skills from the start.
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others on tasks, building positive relationships in the workplace, and maintaining connections over time are valuable skills for any graduate. Studying with us presents opportunities to build these skills, and learn how to productively work with a variety of different people and personalities.

Disciplines

Institute of Human Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Foundation Programme

We offer two International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes, allowing progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Wolverhampton:

The 1 Year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY)
The 4 Year integrated International Foundation Year (IFY) programme which includes a foundation year and degree

The 1 year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY) course is designed for international students (yr for students for whom English is not their first language) whose qualifications are insufficient for direct entry to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 1 year IFY course provides preparation in academic subjects, English language and study skills up to the required level for progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements) in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences. The IFY is delivered at our Telford and City Campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school

The 4 Year International Foundation Year (IFY) integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language). This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 4 year integrated IFY courses prepare students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. The IFY is delivered at both of our Telford and City campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.

Students from Jordan wishing to pursue the International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Wolverhampton will need to obtain a Certificate of Secondary Education with an overall score of 75% with no less than 70% in each subject

Please note: you only need to take a foundation programme if your qualifications are not suitable for your chosen degree.

Undergraduate

The University considers students for undergraduate study who have completed Secondary School Certificates.

Postgraduate

For entry to a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s) at the University of Wolverhampton, students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.2/4 minimum
Higher Diploma 2.5/4 and Bachelor 2.0/4

Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.

English Program Requirements

You can demonstrate your English language ability by studying with us on our online Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills courses which will allow you to gain entry to most undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Our new online Pre-sessional courses will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton.

Other ways of demonstrating your English language abilities are:

With a qualification (eg a high school certificate) from your country that has been approved by the University of Wolverhampton as meeting the minimum English language entry competency. See your country for details.
By demonstrating that you completed your secondary or university education at a secondary (high) school or university in a country approved by the University as teaching in the medium of English.
If you are a national of one of the following countries you do not have to prove your level of English; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America
By presenting one of the international qualifications listed below. It should have been completed no more than two years before of the start date of your degree course.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

How to Apply

First of all, decide which course is right for you.
Check the entry requirements, including the minimum English requirements for your chosen course.
Check the visa requirements.
Make your application - via our on-line course directory or directly to the University via Admissions or the International Office, find out how to do it below.