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Therapeutic Counselling – (M.Sc.)
University of Greenwich
School of Health and Social Care
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Greenwich
The Programme provides a sound training in professional counselling, with a well-integrated research element (report on course accreditation by assessors from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In addition to offering clinical training in integrative counselling, the Programme provides an innovative experiential approach to practitioner research, strong links with clinical placements, direct entry for suitably qualified applicants and a non-discriminatory recruitment policy which encourages applications from minority groups.
The Programme is suitable for health professionals and anyone who works, or intends to work, with people in a helping capacity seeking a counselling qualification.
Furthermore the Programme's flexible entry system will additionally appeal to students with previous counselling training seeking a Masters level qualification,accredited by the BACP.
Career options
Graduates from this programme can pursue careers as professional counsellors or supplement current career practice with counselling skills.
Contents
Modules
* The Integrative Relationship in Context (20 credits)
* Professional Aspects of the Integrative Relationship in Context (20 credits)
* The Integrative Relationship and Practice 1 (20 credits)
* The Integrative Relationship and Therapeutic Counselling (20 credits)
* Professional Aspects of the Integrative Relationship (20 credits)
* The Integrative Relationship and Practice 2 (20 credits)
* Counselling Research Methodology and Project (40 credits)
* Advanced Clinical Theory and Practice (20 credits)
Assessment
Students are assessed through coursework and continuous assessment.
Attendance
3 years part-time An afternoon and evening per week, for three 10-week terms per year
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have:
A first degree or equivalent.
PLUS some knowledge of counselling skills
PLUS experience of working with people in a helping capacity.
* Applications are welcomed throughout the year.
* Students are expected to attend an interview and submit a separate personal statement of at least 500 words in support of their interest in pursuing counselling training.
* Applicants with suitable prior learning may seek direct entry. These applicants can gain exemption from three of the courses (Year 1) thereby completing the programme in two years, or six of the courses (Years 1 and 2) thereby completing the programme in one year.
* Students seeking direct entry will be required to present a portfolio demonstrating successful completion of counselling training at equivalent postgraduate certificate and/or diploma level.
Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another language testing system. Alternatively, students can enter via the University of Greenwich International Pre-Masters' Programme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
The Programme is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and offers students the required training component for individual counsellor accreditation, with the BACP.
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