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Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Distance learning) MA

Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Bath Spa University

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Gain a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice to complement your professional counselling and/or psychotherapy training.

  • Full-time and part-time distance learning options allowing you to study online.
  • Flexible learning linked to your specialist interest in counselling and psychotherapy practice.
  • Enhance your skills and develop self-awareness to support your Continued Professional Development.

This Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who have completed a recognised counselling or psychotherapy training qualification, and who are working or who have worked professionally as a counsellor or psychotherapist.

On successful completion of the programme, you'll not only be well-versed in counselling and psychotherapy research and your chosen subject area, but you'll also have gained an academic degree to complement your existing professional qualification.

Overview

Our Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice gives students an academic qualification alongside their professional counselling training. You can gain a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or Master’s Award (180 credits) in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. This is beneficial when applying for work as the qualification is nationally and internationally recognised.

How will I be assessed?

You'll be assessed through a range of written assignments related to professional learning in the counselling and psychotherapy field.

Career development

The programme will give practising counsellors and psychotherapists an academic, University-based higher degree qualification to complement their professional qualification.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 7,953per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    95th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    117 55%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    111th

    19

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