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MA Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of East London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Stratford Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

OVERVIEW

The MA Counselling and Psychotherapy top-up course is aimed at students who have completed a BACP-accredited

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • or equivalent professional training. (Equivalent to 120 credits).

    This three-year course (two years for the Diploma) is ideally suited to those with a part-time job, although it can also work for those with full-time commitments. The basis of study for the PG Diploma is one afternoon/evening per week. The final MA year can be carried out at distance.

    Students take an independent study approach, supported by individual academic supervision and online workshops on research methodology.

    The final award is an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy with advanced standing of 180 credits.

    We follow current research into what actually works in counselling and psychotherapy, which means we use an integrative approach, employing a variety of techniques to respond to the needs and preferences of individual clients.

    This three-year course (two years for the Diploma) is ideally suited to those with a part-time job, although it can also work for those with full-time commitments. The basis of study is one afternoon/evening per week.

    YOUR FUTURE CAREER

    In recent years, around half to two-thirds of students leave after completing their Diploma (which is the professional qualification), with the remainder staying on for a final year of MA study.

    In either case, you will be able to work towards the next level of professional standing by seeking individual accreditation within the BACP, which requires 450 hours of supervised working. Past students have attained this level two or three years after graduating.

    Even if you do not go on to work as a counsellor or psychotherapist, this course is a strong supplement and support for work you may already be doing in health, social care or education.

    Completing the course often leads to career progression. Many past students have returned to previous jobs while establishing and developing their own counselling practice as a second strand to their careers. In several cases this has proved successful enough to become their main source of employment.

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    Many of our graduates become portfolio workers," says Gordon Jinks. "They leave the course and carry on doing whatever they have been doing, but they also start doing some sessions as counsellors.

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    Two, three, four years down the line they are

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    125th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, Newham, E16 2RD, England

VIEW PROFILE
One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en-suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location: London offers great cultural richness including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    104th out of 118 6

    55th out of 73 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    105 49%

    112th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    102nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    61st

    51

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    121 67%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    57th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    63rd

    7

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