Entry Requirements

MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy

Academic

Applicants will have a degree or minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant professional role.

Counselling Training

It is expected that applicants will:

  • have completed a course in counselling of a minimum of 50 hours;
  • have some understanding of psychodynamic theory;
  • have relevant practical experience of working in a helping role in either a voluntary or a paid capacity.

Clinical Practice

Applicants will need to have given some consideration to where they may gain experience of clinical practice in Years 2 & 3.

Personal Therapy

To have made financial and practice arrangements to complete a minimum of 40 hours of personal psychodynamic therapy by the end of the course.

IT

All students must have access to a computer and the internet.

Policy on Selection for Counsellor Training

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Contact Details

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International Students

This MA course is only available as part-time study.

  • If you need a Student Visa to enter the UK, you would not be eligible for admission.
  • Applications are welcome from International Students with eligibility for UK residency, via work permit, spouse, etc.
  • International applicants will be required to attend Leicester for interview and roleplay.
Key Facts

Course Location:
Vaughan College

Duration:
3 years part-time;
450 hours

Course Times:
Years 1 & 2: One day per week + 2 Saturdays;
Year 3: Supervision tutorials.

Course Fees:
Home/EU: £3750 per annum

Credit Value:
180 at HE Level M

Entry Requirements:
For details, click here

Teaching Mode:
Taught via face-to-face teaching sessions

Course Staff

Course Director

- Dr Clare Symons

The course will be taught by MA course tutors, assisted by a team of visiting tutors, supervisors and facilitators.