D.Psych Counselling Psychology

at Glasgow Caledonian University

Course modules

Critical Enquiry in Counselling Psychology; Applied Psychology Practice 1 (Theory); Applied Psychology Practice 1 (Skills); Analytical Methods; Advanced Research in Applied Psychology 1D; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 1; Critical Enquiry in Applied Psychology 2; Applied Psychology Practice 2 (Counselling Psychology); Advanced Research in Applied Psychology 2; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 2; Critical Enquiry in Applied Psychology 3; Applied Psychology Practice 3 (Counselling Psychology); Advanced Research in Applied Psychology 3; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 3A; Professional Development in Applied Psychology 3B.

To reach the award of DPsych, you much achieve a total of 540 credits. Early exits points are available at PgC in Psychological Counselling (60 credits); PgD in Psychological Counselling (120 credits); an MSc in Psychological Counselling (180 Credits) levels.

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Minimum academic requirement
UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) that meets British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). Personal maturity and demonstrable experience in a helping role.

English language requirement
IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 7.0.

Annual tuition fees
 

• Scottish (Home) and UK: £7,500
• International: £14,500

Additional costs
As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.

On graduation, you will qualify for Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society and you are eligible to apply for HCPC registration.

Our graduates benefit from the growing demand for in-depth training and leadership abilities in the field of psychological therapy – and from GCU’s excellent academic reputation and world top 5% ranking. Our alumni work as registered counselling psychologists, making a positive impact in independent practice and academia, the NHS and in social care, organisational, educational and forensic settings.