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The University of Edinburgh: Psychotherapy and Counselling
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health in Social Science |
| Web | http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling is an advanced professional training, meeting recognised standards for psychotherapy and counselling training and education.
Designed to meet the needs of both international and UK full time and part time students, the programme provides a route to a qualification in psychotherapy and counselling at doctoral level.
Qualification to practise
It contains a recognised qualification to practise as a psychotherapist or counsellor, and combines theoretical insights from the psychodynamic and person-centred traditions with practical experience gained in a range of psychotherapy and counselling agencies and advanced research engagement.
Learning experience
Studying at a world-class institution, you will benefit from outstanding resources to support your learning on this established and recognised programme.
Learning is facilitated by core tutors who are experienced practitioners of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as by clinical tutors and practice supervisors who help students reflect on their therapeutic work.
Practice experience
A distinctive feature of this programme is the opportunity to gain practice experience at a range of counselling agencies, including our own dedicated placement agency, Hope Park Counselling Centre, one of very few such research and practice centres in the UK.
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| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
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