MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling Contemporary Creative Approaches
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Career opportunities
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
Cost of study
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.
Admission
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.
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