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Bath Spa University: Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
| Institution | Bath Spa University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Education |
| Web | http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/courses |
| admissions@bathspa.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01225 876180 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy practice to complement your professional counselling and/or psychotherapy training.
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Full and part-time distance learning programme that allows you to study online.
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Flexible learning linked to your specialist interest in counselling and psychotherapy practice.
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Range of specialist and research-based modules.
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, you'll also have gained an academic degree to complement your existing professional qualification.
The 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, (the qualification is nationally and internationally recognised).
The aims of the programme are to recognise and enhance understanding of good professional practice and deepen theoretical knowledge, to engage in evidence–based practice and research, and to enhance skills of reflection and reflexivity and develop self-awareness to support Continued Professional Development.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | There are direct links to the following courses and qualifications: Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling; Bridgwater College Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy; the Counselling Foundation, Training Centre, St Alban's; the Manor House Centre, North London, Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in the Community; the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; Northbrook College, Sussex, Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy; Southampton Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses; Strode College, Street; Wessex Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses. Applicants who qualified through other counselling or psychotherapy trainings are invited to apply and accreditation for prior learning (APL) is given according to the level of their counselling or psychotherapy training qualification. This can be discussed on application though in general level 5 qualifications are granted 90 APL and level 4 60 APL. APL is recognised only within 6 years of a training qualification. |
Fees
| EU | 2470 GBP for Year 1 |
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| England | 2470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | There are direct links to the following courses and qualifications: Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling; Bridgwater College Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy; the Counselling Foundation, Training Centre, St Alban's; the Manor House Centre, North London, Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in the Community; the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; Northbrook College, Sussex, Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy; Southampton Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses; Strode College, Street; Wessex Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses. Applicants who qualified through other counselling or psychotherapy trainings are invited to apply and accreditation for prior learning (APL) is given according to the level of their counselling or psychotherapy training qualification. This can be discussed on application though in general level 5 qualifications are granted 90 APL and level 4 60 APL. APL is recognised only within 6 years of a training qualification. |
Fees
| International | 14045 GBP for Whole course |
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| EU | 14045 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 7585 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7585 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7585 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7585 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | There are direct links to the following courses and qualifications: Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling; Bridgwater College Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy; the Counselling Foundation, Training Centre, St Alban's; the Manor House Centre, North London, Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in the Community; the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; Northbrook College, Sussex, Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy; Southampton Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses; Strode College, Street; Wessex Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses. Applicants who qualified through other counselling or psychotherapy trainings are invited to apply and accreditation for prior learning (APL) is given according to the level of their counselling or psychotherapy training qualification. This can be discussed on application though in general level 5 qualifications are granted 90 APL and level 4 60 APL. APL is recognised only within 6 years of a training qualification. |
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