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MSc Advanced Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies

Plymouth Marjon University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Plymouth Marjon University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Advance your knowledge and skills in theory, research, and practice at the cutting edge of psychotherapy and counselling .

Course Summary

MSc Advanced Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies offers psychotherapists and counsellors the opportunity to advance their knowledge, understanding, and skill in the theory, research, and practice of psychotherapy and counselling by engaging with the cutting edge of the discipline.

Students engage with advanced philosophical, psychological, and counselling theory underpinning practice, and they engage with contemporary research to support evidence-based practice. They also engage with advanced skills practice relating to relational depth, working with young people, and working with difference and diversity such as through engaging with gender, race, and sexual orientation considerations.

As professional development, the programme aims to support students in upskilling and advancing their knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, and practical skills, and therefore improve the quality of their practice. Further, the consistent research focus throughout the programme will support students in preparing for postgraduate research opportunities such as a PhD.

What might you become?

This course aims to upskill those who are already trained in counselling and/or psychotherapy, to further develop your skills and knowledge for your existing practice.

The transferrable nature of counselling and psychotherapy theory and practice means that you might also use your advanced skills and knowledge in other helping professions.

The consistent research focus of the course also supports students who wish to go on to complete a PhD or professional doctorate.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,500per year

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

University information

Plymouth Marjon University

  • University League Table

    115th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth Marjon University, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    59th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    121 57%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    20th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    42nd

    41

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