University of Greenwich
Therapeutic Counselling MSc
University of Greenwich

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Make a career change into counselling or enhance your professional practice with a part-time master’s degree in therapeutic counselling with flexible entry options.

Counsellors are essential to the mental wellbeing of a wide range of people in our society. Our therapeutic counselling master's will suit anyone with prior experience in a helping capacity (e.g. social services, nursing or education) who wishes to change career. It can also help you enhance your current professional practice with its insight into the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy.

You'll be taught by a team of clinical- and research-active experts, who will provide a range of therapeutic counselling techniques derived from Clarkson's integrative model of the therapeutic relationship (2003). You'll also learn to examine and reflect upon counselling theory in relation to contextual and cultural issues. Graduates of this course will fulfil the training needs for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation.

Please note that some of the course will be delivered online in order to prepare you for the possibility of completing some working across online and telephone platforms while completing the supervised practice requirements of the course.

What you should know about this course

  • Study one afternoon and evening per week over three years.
  • You will be fully supported in undertaking original research that is personally and professionally relevant.
  • Benefit from our flexible entry system if you have previous postgraduate counsellor training and are seeking an accredited Master’s level qualification.
  • On completion of the course, you will satisfy the training requirements for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation.
  • Located at the university's iconic Greenwich Campus.

You will be assessed through coursework and continuous assessment.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Therapeutic Counselling, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:1, or above**

PLUS some knowledge of counselling skills and experience of working with people in a helping capacity.

Applicants seeking direct entry are required to present a portfolio demonstrating successful equivalent postgraduate certificate level training. It may be possible to gain exemption from the first year, allowing you to complete in two years. However, the resulting MSc would not be a BACP-accredited award.

The MSc Therapeutic Counselling is more than just an academic programme. It is emotionally demanding and requires a high level of reflexivity. You will be asked to submit a separate personal statement of at least 500 words on your interest in pursuing counsellor training. Eligible applicants will be invited to attend a small group information session, plus a formal one-to-one interview, during which the team assess your suitability and personal readiness to undertake the training.

Costs

Tuition Fees Therapeutic Counselling MSc

England UK £2146
Northern Ireland £2146
Scotland £2146
Wales £2146

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395

Where is this programme taught

Greenwich Maritime Campus
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  • Tuition fees for this programme are 2146 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Therapeutic Counselling MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Greenwich.