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Master of Practitioner in Psychological Trauma
- Buckingham, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
A two-year part-time MSc for health professionals working with psychological trauma.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (2): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of Practitioner in Psychological Trauma
- Explain key behavioral and social-science concepts
- Assess evidence and ethical considerations in human-centered problems
- Communicate findings and recommendations for relevant settings.
Career outcomes
- Specialist trauma care and trauma-informed practice in health and care services
Curriculum
- Two-year taught part-time MSc delivered mostly online with three on-campus teaching days in year two (alternatives for international students). Follows BPS level three trauma expert competencies and builds self-awareness and trauma-informed practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Current professional healthcare registration (HCPC
- NMC or GMC) or BABCP accreditation
- Two references including one from the sponsor or employer
- Access to patients and clinical supervision
- First or good second-class honours (2:1/2:2 by course
- MBA 2:2 or above) or professional qualification plus experience
- No GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with first or second-class honours in a relevant subject (MBA: 2.2 or above in any subject, Relaxed with substantial work experience, MSc Cyber Security and Applied Data Science: 2:1, STEM preferred, LLM: first or second-class LLB), Interview/Teams contact for international applicants.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
- Submit the application
- await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £6,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £1,300 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Buckingham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Postgraduate Medicine |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
23 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £6,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £1,300 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.

