Counselling and Psychotherapy

Entry requirements

For entry to our MSc you must have a: 2:1 or above Undergraduate degree or a Masters degree certificate in counselling skills; completed or in the process of completion. This could be the COSCA certificate (offered by the Centre for Lifelong Learning) or the equivalent. The equivalent must contain at least 40 hours of counselling skills practice in triads, teach the basics of person-centred counselling and make use of large or tutor groups for processing. strong personal statement about why you've chosen to work with the person-centred approach For entry to our part-time programme, we're also considering the below: a 2:2 or above Undergraduate degree plus; COSCA certificate (or equivalent) substantial experience working in the field of mental health strong personal statement other qualifications deemed acceptable, together with; 10 years plus of experience working in the field of mental health COSCA certificate (or equivalent) strong personal statement We do receive more applications than we have places to offer and the calibre of applicant is high. If your application passes the initial selection process you'll be invited for a three-hour interview. For our full-time programme this will be held at the end of February or the beginning of March. At your interview you'll be observed by two tutors and expected to: participate in a small group discussion to observe your communication skills demonstrate your counselling skills in a short triad exercise share why you've applied for the course to observe your personality and interests For international students it will be as above. However, if the time zone doesn't permit you attending a group interview you'll be offered an individual interview with two tutors to make up the triad. The procedure will be similar to the above and will last up to one hour. The aim of the interview is also for you to ask questions about the course to see if it's right for you. If you're successful at this interview you'll be made an offer of a place on our MSc. You'll need to reply to that offer within three weeks to secure your place on the course. Due to stiff competition for funded places deferral is not normally offered.