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University of East London: Counselling and Psychotherapy
| Institution | University of East London |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | http://www.uel.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0208 223 3333 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This long-established and hugely popular course is fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Students take an independent study approach, supported by individual academic supervision and online workshops on research methodology. We follow current research into what actually works in counselling and psychotherapy, which means we use an integrative approach, employing a variety of techniques to respond to the needs and preferences of individual clients. Our part-time delivery is ideal for those with a part-time job or other life commitments. Please note, we offer this course with a January and September start date.
January
Our January top-up course is aimed at students who have completed a BACP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent professional training (Equivalent to 120 credits and 100 clinical hours). These additional 60 credits will give you the full award of an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
September
Our September intake is for the full award of an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy with advanced standing of 180 credits. This includes a PGDip which is delivered one afternoon/evening per week followed by a final MA year which can be carried out at a distance.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Academic requirements Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in any subject. Applicants must have relevant clinical experience and the ability for self-managed learning and have adequate opportunities to carry out formal client work. Applicants must have appropriate personal qualities, including: Self-awareness, maturity and stability Fulfilling the academic requirements is not enough to secure an interview. We strongly suggest that you include in your application details of any experience and activities which further support your application. Please also ensure your personal statement is written wholly by you, and not generated by Chat GPT or similar AI services. Successful candidates must demonstrate vocation over three main areas as detailed below, although this list is not exhaustive: Undertaking a Level 3 course in counselling and/or psychotherapy (lasting between 3 and 12 months, with at least 50 taught hours, and face-to-face). We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our |
| Location | Stratford Campus Water Lane Stratford E15 4LZ |
Summary
This long-established and hugely popular course is fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Students take an independent study approach, supported by individual academic supervision and online workshops on research methodology. We follow current research into what actually works in counselling and psychotherapy, which means we use an integrative approach, employing a variety of techniques to respond to the needs and preferences of individual clients. Our part-time delivery is ideal for those with a part-time job or other life commitments. Please note, we offer this course with a January and September start date.
January
Our January top-up course is aimed at students who have completed a BACP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent professional training (Equivalent to 120 credits and 100 clinical hours). These additional 60 credits will give you the full award of an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
September
Our September intake is for the full award of an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy with advanced standing of 180 credits. This includes a PGDip which is delivered one afternoon/evening per week followed by a final MA year which can be carried out at a distance.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Academic requirements Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in any subject. Applicants must have relevant clinical experience and the ability for self-managed learning and have adequate opportunities to carry out formal client work. Applicants must have appropriate personal qualities, including: Self-awareness, maturity and stability Fulfilling the academic requirements is not enough to secure an interview. We strongly suggest that you include in your application details of any experience and activities which further support your application. Please also ensure your personal statement is written wholly by you, and not generated by Chat GPT or similar AI services. Successful candidates must demonstrate vocation over three main areas as detailed below, although this list is not exhaustive: Undertaking a Level 3 course in counselling and/or psychotherapy (lasting between 3 and 12 months, with at least 50 taught hours, and face-to-face). We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our |
| Location | Stratford Campus Water Lane Stratford E15 4LZ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Applications for this course are currently closed. If we still have spaces available after the current interview round, we will open a new application window in mid-April 2024.
This long-established and hugely popular course is fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
It is designed to provide training in an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy. It will enable you to develop your own synthesis within a framework which is not tied to a particular theoretical school or perspective. We follow current research into what actually works in counselling and psychotherapy, which means we use an integrative approach, employing a variety of techniques to respond to the needs and preferences of individual clients.
Typically, students on this course will have first degrees in other subjects, and they may be employed either part-time or full-time.
You may be working in health, social care or education - but you don't have to be.
This course (two years for the Diploma) is ideally suited to those with a part-time job, although it can also work for those with full-time commitments. The basis of study for the Postgraduate Diploma is one afternoon/evening per week.
The two-year Postgraduate Diploma allows you to practice as a BACP registered counsellor. Completion of the diploma confers automatic entry to the MA Counselling and Psychotherapy final year which is a popular choice for our students. (Only the Masters is eligible for a student loan from SFE.)
The Postgraduate Diploma entails completing 100 hours of supervised work, which will be undertaken on a placement which you have to secure for yourself. However, the School has established links with many agencies and practices where our students have worked over the years.
You may take these skills back into your workplace, use them for a change of career, or develop your own specialist practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in any subject. Applicants must have relevant clinical experience and the ability for self-managed learning and have adequate opportunities to carry out formal client work. Applicants must have appropriate personal qualities, including: Self-awareness, maturity and stability Please bear in mind when you are writing your personal statement that we are looking for people who can show self-awareness, maturity and stability and be self-reflective, non-defensive and able to use both positive and negative feedback. We place great emphasis on proof of vocation. We strongly suggest that you include in your application details of any experience and activities which further support your application. Successful candidates must demonstrate vocation over three main areas as detailed below, although this list is not exhaustive: Undertaking a Level 3 course in counselling and/or psychotherapy (lasting between 3 and 12 months, with at least 50 taught hours, and face-to-face). |
| Location | Stratford Campus Water Lane Stratford E15 4LZ |
Summary
Applications for this course are currently closed. If we still have spaces available after the current interview round, we will open a new application window in mid-April 2024.
This long-established and hugely popular course is fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
It is designed to provide training in an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy. It will enable you to develop your own synthesis within a framework which is not tied to a particular theoretical school or perspective. We follow current research into what actually works in counselling and psychotherapy, which means we use an integrative approach, employing a variety of techniques to respond to the needs and preferences of individual clients.
Typically, students on this course will have first degrees in other subjects, and they may be employed either part-time or full-time.
You may be working in health, social care or education - but you don't have to be.
This course (two years for the Diploma) is ideally suited to those with a part-time job, although it can also work for those with full-time commitments. The basis of study for the Postgraduate Diploma is one afternoon/evening per week.
The two-year Postgraduate Diploma allows you to practice as a BACP registered counsellor. Completion of the diploma confers automatic entry to the MA Counselling and Psychotherapy final year which is a popular choice for our students. (Only the Masters is eligible for a student loan from SFE.)
The Postgraduate Diploma entails completing 100 hours of supervised work, which will be undertaken on a placement which you have to secure for yourself. However, the School has established links with many agencies and practices where our students have worked over the years.
You may take these skills back into your workplace, use them for a change of career, or develop your own specialist practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in any subject. Applicants must have relevant clinical experience and the ability for self-managed learning and have adequate opportunities to carry out formal client work. Applicants must have appropriate personal qualities, including: Self-awareness, maturity and stability Please bear in mind when you are writing your personal statement that we are looking for people who can show self-awareness, maturity and stability and be self-reflective, non-defensive and able to use both positive and negative feedback. We place great emphasis on proof of vocation. We strongly suggest that you include in your application details of any experience and activities which further support your application. Successful candidates must demonstrate vocation over three main areas as detailed below, although this list is not exhaustive: Undertaking a Level 3 course in counselling and/or psychotherapy (lasting between 3 and 12 months, with at least 50 taught hours, and face-to-face). |
| Location | Stratford Campus Water Lane Stratford E15 4LZ |
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