MA in Psychotherapy Studies & Practice L7 Y1 *Subject to validation

Course overview

Following the success of our MA in Psychotherapy Studies which launched in 2023 we are proud to announce the addition of a professional pathway to our programme*. This Level 7 experiential contemporary higher education programme enables all students to extend and further their academic success through their knowledge and understanding of therapeutic practice, theoretical approaches and current research as well as learning to work creatively and wildly! And now, if you haven’t already completed a therapeutic placement, gain a professional qualification in counselling/psychotherapy too! There is a no other therapeutic Masters programme like this one currently out there on the HE market. If you want an extraordinary learning experience as well as a Level 7 academic and/or professional qualification this is the course for you! This qualification is validated by The Open University.

Our Masters programme has two pathways to choose from: academic pathway and professional pathway*
The academic pathway is suitable for students who have already completed an undergraduate qualification in counselling/psychotherapy with 100 therapeutic placement and wish to extend and develop their academic learning to a Level 7 qualification.

The professional pathway* is suitable for students who wish to train as a counsellor/psychotherapist and already have a first degree (in any subject) plus Level 3 Counselling qualification and wish to gain an academic and professional Level 7 qualification.

This programme is taught on a face to face basis. It is taught over two years on the part time degree option.

There is no annual increase in price. Fee is per year of the course. No additional costs will be incurred where possible, with appropriate notice and option provided when and if, confirmed. Additional information is available here. A copy of the Fee Policy is available on request.

Course requirements

For academic pathway only: BA (Hons) degree in counselling/psychotherapy with evidence of 100 hours clinical placement with 2.1 classification or equivalent qualifications and experience with ability to demonstrate capacity to work at 2.1 level (entry task).

For professional pathway only: First degree with honours with 2.1 classification or equivalent qualifications and experience with ability to demonstrate capacity to work at 2.1 level (entry task) plus Level 3 Counselling qualification.

What will I do?

Year One: Research Methodologies, Contemporary Approaches in Psychotherapy 1 (plus therapeutic placement for professional pathway), Personal & Professional Development 1, Working Creatively

Year Two: Research Thesis, Contemporary Approaches in Psychotherapy 2 (plus therapeutic placement for professional pathway), Personal & Professional Development 2, Working Wildly.

What will it give me?

MA in Psychotherapy Studies.

What can I do when I finish?

Go on to further academic study such as a Professional Doctorate and/or specialist training, seek employment within the counselling profession or set up in private practice.

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!