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Counselling MSc – (M.Sc.)
University of Worcester
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,460 - | ||
| Location: | Worcester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Worcester
With the latter in mind the course incorporates the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Counselling. This course of study is currently offered on a part-time basis.
To complete the programme to Diploma or Masters level, requires 200 hours of supervised counselling in addition to the academic components of the course. Therefore, all students will normally be in a supervised counselling practice environment at the commencement of their studies.
Programme Aims
* Provide an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to succeed in achieving postgraduate qualifications through the development of advanced subject specific and transferable knowledge and skills relevant to the profession of counselling
* Develop a critical understanding of the theory and practice associated with an integrative model of counselling
* Develop a critical understanding of the interrelationship and contested nature of knowledge, theory, and practice within counselling and psychotherapy
* Advance practical counselling skills through critical reflection on personal practice and through engagement with research and evidenced based practice
* Promote critical understanding and reflection upon societal, professional, agency and personal value and belief systems
* Provide the opportunity to design and conduct a substantive study utilising an appropriate research methodology and associated research methods
Contents
MCOU 4001 Theory for Practice: Towards an Integrative Approach
MPSY 4010 The Psychology of Mental Health
MCOU 4004 The Professional, Political and Social Context of Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Practice
On completion of the 3 above compulsory modules (total of 60 credits) exit/interim award is Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
MCOU4002 Advanced Theory for Practice: An Integrative Approach
MCOU4003 Managing the Therapeutic Relationship and Change
M PSY4002 Advanced Research Analysis
On completion of the above compulsory modules ( total of 120 credits) plus 200 hours of supervised counselling practice, exit/interim award is Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
MPTH 4003 Dissertation
On completion of all 6 mandatory modules, 200 hours of confirmed and passed supervised counselling practice plus the 60 credit dissertation (total of 180 credits) final award is MSc in Counselling
The programme is taught in blocks, with each module being two blocks of two days (Friday and Saturday). The days are organized into blocks of different learning activities, e.g. presentation/facilitation by the tutor, practical exercises (individual and/or group task), discussion and reflection. Importantly, between the blocks the students are supported with additional reading, provided in the form of primary source articles, book chapters and practitioner journal articles.
The programme has an 80% attendance requirement.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
ourse participants will have complied with following course entry requirements:
* An honours degree (normally 2:2 and above) preferably in an associated subject or equivalent professional qualifications
* A recognised Diploma in counselling or psychotherapy following either a humanistic or psychodynamic orientation, or equivalent professional practice
* A counselling placement or present work within a counselling context (see below)
* International students must hold a qualification equivalent to a UK first or second class hours degree
* All international students for whom English is not their first language are required to achieve IELTS 6.5 or equivalency
Any student who wishes to use their counselling practice with children or vulnerable adults, for their practice placement will have to have a current enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRB). Many placements will require students to have a current enhanced CRB irrespective of their client group.
The university is committed to widening participation to candidates from diverse backgrounds, abilities and ages. The programme is open to those already in counselling practice and to those with the appropriate background who wish to pursue a career in counselling.
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) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
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