Doctor of Counselling Psychology

at University of the West of England

Modules
 

• Principles of Counselling Psychology
• Principles of Counselling Psychology 1
• Personal and Professional Development 1
• Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
• Systemic Thinking and Practice in Counselling Psychology

• Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society

• upper second class or first class degree in psychology

• Certificate in Counselling Skills (comprising a minimum of 75 class hours)

• one year's experience of working in a one to one helping role

• the standard University levels of proficiency for English Language.
   

You should state the grade achieved for your undergraduate research project on your application.
 

In addition, applicants must:
 

• be academically able to succeed at doctoral level and able to develop professional practice to doctoral level

• have reached a level of maturity, which is not to do with age, to enable them to work with the emotional demands of vulnerable clients and the personal development aspects of the course

• be open-minded and respectful of diverse views and perspectives

• have the capacity for self reflection and be open to feedback from others

• demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills and sensitivity to others

• have the ability to synthesise and communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing.

International Students
£16,750 / year

Students successfully completing this course are equipped to work as chartered counselling psychologists and accredited therapists in a wide range of roles in the private, public and third sectors. In fact, the majority of recent graduates have secured positions before they complete the qualification, based on their placement experience and prior qualifications/experience.