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Person - Centred Counselling (Children and Young People) Certificate or MSc

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    King's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1.5 Years

Course summary

Examine the philosophy, theories, and research concerning the person-centred approach while developing a deeper understanding of the role counselling plays in society. This degree is grounded in the Person-Centred Counselling MSc but in the final year, it has a different outcome with students studying our Specialist Certificate for Counselling Children and Young People. This certificate can also be completed as a stand-alone course for qualified practitioners.We are one of only a few Universities that provide professionally accredited studies in Person-centred Counselling. The comprehensive programme combines self-awareness, counselling theory, practice, and research to enable trainee counsellors to engage with therapeutic processes across different counselling relationships.The programme is validated by COSCA, Scotland professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, and taught by highly qualified, practising counsellors, giving you unrivalled expertise and a supportive environment to advance your knowledge and skills.Our full-time route allows you to gain an MSc in 18 months, with an option to complete the final 60 credits by undertaking a Dissertation/Counselling Related Research Study, or a combination of a shorter Dissertation/Counselling Related Research Study and our Specialist Certificate for Counselling Children and Young People. After completing the programme, you will have the training required to apply for COSCA accreditation as a counsellor or psychotherapist.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,000per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    39th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    173 78%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    95th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    35th

    2

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