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Psychotherapeutic Counselling PGDip

University of Staffordshire

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Our Psychotherapeutic Counselling PgDip will develop you into a reflexive counsellor who can work effectively with clients on a diverse range of issues.

As anxiety, stress and various associated conditions become increasingly common in todays hectic world, more and more people are recognising the benefits of counselling.

Taking an integrative approach, this course will help you to develop a range of psychotherapeutic strategies and enable you to begin to call on your own life experiences – to help your clients better understand their feelings and overcome the challenges they face.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Teaching

Teaching includes formal lectures, small and large group work, triads, discussions, guided reading, video presentations, demonstrations and counselling sessions. During the training, youll take on the role of both counsellor and client, and explore your own reflexivity and self-awareness. In Year 2, with permission, there will be the opportunity to review audio recordings of actual practitioner-client sessions.

Youll be required to critique an audio recording of a client on placement as part of the skills portfolio assessment.

Assessment

Among other activities, during Years 1 and 2 assessments include essays and presentations on ethics, theory, skills critiques and personal development activities. In Year 2 youll also be assessed on your critique of audio from an actual client session. In Year 3, youll be assessed on your research proposal and dissertation.

Careers

When youve completed the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc plus 450 client hours, you can apply to the BACP to become an accredited counsellor.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 5,580per year

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

University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections. There are also opportunities for hands-on and paid work experience through the Innovation Enterprise Zone.
As well as leading modern courses, there are modern facilities, including SmartZone (with its digital and immersive technology) and engineering workshops.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    52nd out of 118 12

    33rd out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    121 57%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    50th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    8th

    35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    118 66%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    51st

    29

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