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University of Warwick: Psychotherapy and Counselling
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Centre for Lifelong Learning |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Psychotherapy and Counselling, offered as a part time MSc with a clinical placement, will provide you with in-depth clinical training. Join Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning and work with field experts as you develop psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
The course will provide in-depth clinical training which integrates theory and best practice from a suitable range of psychotherapeutic and counselling approaches, framed distinctively by a holistic view of the self and human experience. The course will include a supervised clinical placement which requires a minimum of 100 hours of therapeutic client work during the master’s programme, as well as a balance of teaching and learning in theory, professional knowledge, and individual development.
You will increase your self-awareness during both your professional and personal development, as you build the skills in an intellectually stimulating, learning experience that will equip you to work with people with a range of needs. There is also a research opportunity, supported by our highly qualified team of academic staff.
Upon successful completion of MSC, students on the psychotherapist route will be eligible to complete a mandatory 1-year post Masters, after which trainees will be eligible for UKCP registration as a psychotherapist or psychotherapeutic counsellor through The Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA), via Universities Training Council (UTC), which is one of the colleges of the UKCP.
We are currently confirming with the UPCA the requirements for the students on the Psychotherapeutic Counsellor route to take the additional ACP year or other suitable requirements for completion. Applicants and students will be informed as soon as we have the information.
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements Where appropriate, applicants with significant relevant study and professional and personal development qualifications and experience which does not equate to 2.i level, will be considered on a case by case basis. Complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check through Warwick. If during the processing of the DBS check it becomes clear that you have lived for six months or more in a different country in the past five years, then we will also add the condition to provide an original overseas police check from that country. Demonstration of personal and practical readiness to train as a practising psychotherapist or psychotherapeutic counsellor. **Duration** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is ranked 74th in the QS World University Guide 2026, is the youngest member of the Russell Group and are listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
We are renowned for seeking out and addressing complex global challenges with era-defining innovative thinking. A connected ecosystem of staff, students and alumni, the University fosters transformative learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and bold industry partnerships across state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and global satellite hubs.
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