Psychotherapeutic Counselling MSc PgDip at Staffordshire University

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Our Psychotherapeutic Counselling MSc will develop you into a reflexive counsellor who can work effectively with clients on a diverse range of issues.

As anxiety, stress and various associated conditions become increasingly common in todayâs hectic world, more and more people are recognising the benefits of counselling.

Taking an integrative approach, this course will help you to develop a range of psychotherapeutic strategies – and enable you to begin to call on your own life experiences – to help your clients better understand their feelings and overcome the challenges they face.

The closing date for applications is 9 May 2022.

As anxiety, stress and various associated conditions become increasingly common in todayâs hectic world, more and more people are recognising the benefits of counselling.

Taking an integrative approach, this course will help you to develop a range of psychotherapeutic strategies – and enable you to begin to call on your own life experiences – to help your clients better understand their feelings and overcome the challenges they face.

The closing date for applications is 9 May 2022.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Psychotherapeutic Counselling

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: PgDip Psychotherapeutic Counselling

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Youll be taught five different counselling approaches:

Person-centred
Cognitive behavioural
Psychodynamic
Attachment
Systemic

Youll also be encouraged to reflect on your own integrative approach as it develops over the course.

Youll need to undertake a counselling placement of at least 100 hours and at least 20 hours of approved personal therapy.

Youll attend a compulsory residential weekend at the start of the course which offers space to focus on personal development, skills and group dynamics in a tranquil setting.

There are also two compulsory Saturday day schools in both Year 1 and Year 2.

Youll be assigned a supervisor with experience in the particular area and method of counselling research that youre interested in.

Youll be taught five different counselling approaches:

Person-centred
Cognitive behavioural
Psychodynamic
Attachment
Systemic

Youll also be encouraged to reflect on your own integrative approach as it develops over the course.

Youll need to undertake a counselling placement of at least 100 hours and at least 20 hours of approved personal therapy.

Youll attend a compulsory residential weekend at the start of the course which offers space to focus on personal development, skills and group dynamics in a tranquil setting.

There are also two compulsory Saturday day schools in both Year 1 and Year 2.

Youll be assigned a supervisor with experience in the particular area and method of counselling research that youre interested in.

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Teaching

Teaching includes formal lectures, small and large group work, triads, discussions, guided reading, video presentations, demonstrations and counselling sessions. During the training, youll take on the role of both counsellor and client, and explore your own reflexivity and self-awareness. In Year 2, with permission, there will be the opportunity to review audio recordings of actual practitioner-client sessions.

Youll be required to critique an audio recording of a client on placement as part of the skills portfolio assessment.

Teaching includes formal lectures, small and large group work, triads, discussions, guided reading, video presentations, demonstrations and counselling sessions. During the training, youll take on the role of both counsellor and client, and explore your own reflexivity and self-awareness. In Year 2, with permission, there will be the opportunity to review audio recordings of actual practitioner-client sessions.

Youll be required to critique an audio recording of a client on placement as part of the skills portfolio assessment.

Assessment

Among other activities, during Years 1 and 2 assessments include essays and presentations on ethics, theory, skills critiques and personal development activities. In Year 2 youll also be assessed on your critique of audio from an actual client session. In Year 3, youll be assessed on your research proposal and dissertation.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

Youll receive constructive feedback on all work submitted for assessment. Feedback is intended to help you learn and develop, and youre encouraged to discuss it with your personal tutor. Youll be continually assessed on your skills during the triad sessions.

Feedback is normally provided within 20 working days following submission of work.

Youll receive constructive feedback on all work submitted for assessment. Feedback is intended to help you learn and develop, and youre encouraged to discuss it with your personal tutor. Youll be continually assessed on your skills during the triad sessions.

Feedback is normally provided within 20 working days following submission of work.

Disciplines

School of Health

Science and Wellbeing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate

Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.0

Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

English Program Requirements

The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

Career

Careers

When youâ€™ve completed the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc plus 450 client hours, you can apply to the BACP to become an accredited counsellor.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,160

How to Apply

Be prepared

Get ready to upload copies of the following documents as part of your application. This will enable us to assess your application and make a decision.

Personal statement – please see our guide to writing a personal statement.
Passport – photo page from a valid, in-date passport.
Certificates and transcripts – copies of certificates and transcripts of your academic qualifications. Please see entry requirements for your country.
Evidence of English Language (if applicable) - please see information on English Language requirements.
Previous UK visas (if applicable) - if you’ve previously studied in the UK you must declare this as it could make a difference to your offer and visa application.
Reference – provide a letter of support from your current or previous university (postgraduate students only).

Psychotherapeutic Counselling MSc PgDip

Staffordshire University

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