Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology DPsych
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    Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology DPsych

    City, University of London
    City, University of London
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
    University Rank:#352
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,988 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology DPsych

    About

    If you want to become an ethical, reflective and professional practitioner of counselling psychology, our doctorate degree is ideal.

    You will want to provide psychological services that draw on evidence-based psychological practice.

    You will be motivated to work on complex issues with individual adults and children, couples, families, groups and organisations.

    Accreditation

    The Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology is a three year full time programme of study. The programme is approved by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for Practitioner Psychologists in the UK, and is also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

    Award

    You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

    • Doctor of Psychology (DPsych)

    Develop doctoral level research skills and take rigorous training in clinical practice with our Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. You will study at doctoral level, gaining the relevant practical skills and knowledge to become an effective and ethical practitioner psychologist.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Saudi Arabia

    Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Saudi Arabian equivalent required.

    The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 or GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

    Pre-master’s programmes

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at City, University of London. You can explore your options by visiting City's Foundation Programmes page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months

    For more information see our main Visa page.

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language, you need to provide evidence of English proficiency.

    We only accept the following English language qualifications:

    • A first degree from a UK university or from the CNAA.
    • A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA.
    • GCE O-level/GCSE - grade C or above
    • CSE - grade C or above
    • SEB - grade C or above
    • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Pass
    • IELTS – Overall score of 7 or above and at least 6.5 in each subtest

    Overseas Qualifications

    Equivalent qualifications from an overseas university will be considered.

    IT Skills

    All students are expected to be computer literate.

    English language programmes

    Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

    Career

    The Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology gives you a strong foundation for a fulfilling career in modern counselling psychology.

    You will receive personalised career guidance from staff involved in reviewing your practice placement work and professional development.

    Our clinical practice graduates have progressed to lead services, with many providing placements and supervision. Others have gone into teaching and academia.

    Recent graduates from this programme have secured work in:

    • the National Health Service (NHS)
    • the independent hospital sector
    • academia
    • Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS)
    • occupational health organisations
    • charities
    • government
    • private practice and consultancy.

    Clinical placements

    You will have different clinical placements during your time on the programme. This is usually a minimum of two days per week.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,988 / year

    Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology DPsych

    City, University of London

    City, University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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