MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling Contemporary Creative Approaches

The MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches at Edge Hill University is designed to enable students to explore the benefits of creative arts as therapy through the use of drawing, painting, guided imagery, movement, drama, writing, poetry and sculpture. Students will learn key research methods and approaches while developing expressive arts and counselling skills.

Through a practical approach to learning, students will gain the ability to work at emotional depth with people in psychological distress as they develop their practice. They will work with children, young people and adults through a series of work placements and experiences, which will enable them to graduate with the expertise they need to pursue professional accreditation.

Edge Hill University is in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, and was founded in 1885. Known for its commitment to student success and excellent teaching. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts. With modern facilities and a supportive learning environment This is reflected in its strong performance in various national university rankings.

Edge Hill has secured top 10 rankings in the UK for subjects such as midwifery, paramedic practice, nurse paramedic, and mathematics in the Guardian University Guide 2025. Over half of its research has also been classified as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement stating their reason for applying to the course and their experiences with a reference from an academic tutor or employer. Applicants can also provide other documents that reflect their background and work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to hold a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in counselling, psychotherapy or a related discipline.
• Students with lower degree classifications and/or significant professional experience may be admitted at the faculty’s discretion, subject to providing additional written evidence of their abilities to study at the master’s level.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants whose first language is not English must show proficiency through an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0.
• The university also accepts equivalent English qualifications.

The tuition fee for international students for the MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per academic year.

Edge Hill University provides students with scholarships to support undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These include Excellence Scholarships for current students to recognise outstanding academic achievements and the Student Opportunity Fund, providing up to £2,000 to support their projects and activities. Applicants should check available scholarships to know their eligibility.

Graduates of the MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches from Edge Hill University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Psychotherapist
• Counsellor
• Substance Abuse Counsellor
• Art Therapist
• Mental Health Nurse

Applicants can apply for the programme through the UCAS system or directly to the university through their online application form. You can speak to our experienced counsellors for assistance.