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Master of Counselling
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master that trains professional counsellors, With practicum and internship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply psychological concepts to human behaviour and wellbeing. Interpret research evidence. Use appropriate assessment and communication skills. Apply ethical reasoning. Develop evidence-informed recommendations for relevant settings.
Career outcomes
- Psychology Practitioner
- Behavioural Health Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Community Services Officer
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Core: human development
- Psychological testing
- Theories of psychotherapy and career counselling
- Abnormal psychology
- Counselling skills
- Ethics
- Multicultural and group counselling
- Research methods
- Practicum
- Internship and a research project. Electives: couple and family
- Crisis
- Trauma and grief
- Expressive arts. 54 credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; some courses ask for professional qualifications
- work experience
- a portfolio
- an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry, CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago, Some courses need work experience or portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- References or resume where requested
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £11,440 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Social Sciences |
| Department | Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £11,440 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level. An interview is required.