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Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy – (M.Sc.)
University of Derby
Faculty of Education, Health and Sciences
| Location: | Derby / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Derby
Why choose this course?
* This course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so you can be sure it's relevant and recognised throughout the profession.
* It will help you to further your career and become a BACP accredited autonomous counselling practitioner.
* You'll integrate theory with practice during the course, so you'll develop both your skills and knowledge to enable you to continue your professional development.
About the course
This course will enhance your personal and professional development by:
* increasing your theoretical understanding;
* enhancing your clinical skills;
* increasing your awareness to become a 'reflective practitioner';
* deepening your personal insight.
You'll be encouraged to:
* develop your understanding of the theoretical, social, cultural and ideological contexts in which your clients perceive, confront and manage problems;
* engage in in-depth consideration and analysis of major trends and orientations within integrative therapeutic work;
* adopt an informed and critical approach to the professionalisation of psychotherapeutics with particular reference to ethical issues;
* identify and use appropriate sources of supervision within counselling practice;
* develop skills in working from an integrative position with your clients;
* carry out a piece of research related to the theory and practice of integrative counselling practice (Master's stage).
Your career
Past graduates have been employed in a wide variety of counselling settings such as general practice, health and social services, the police, accident and emergency services, HR, education, voluntary organisations and private practice.
Contents
Course length
This course starts in September and you can study it for two years full time or up to six years part time.
In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to complete in two years full time at the discretion of the programme leader.
How you'll learn
The teaching and learning strategies will vary depending on the subject module. Over the course, you'll learn in many ways including:
* experiential exercises
* lectures
* seminars
* tutorials
* small group work
* supported self study
* skills practice exercises
* debates and discussions
* problem based learning
How you're assessed
Some practical assessments, written assignments and the final dissertation at the Master's stage.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* You'll usually need an undergraduate degree and a minor qualification in counselling or counselling skills.
* You'll also need to be committed to therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy as a career and will normally be working as a counsellor or psychotherapist in some capacity.
* For students whose first language is not English, you'll need to sit the ILETS test and score within band seven for both written and speaking English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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