Counselling
University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our degree aims to progress you through initial training as a counsellor or psychotherapist to a doctoral qualification in alignment with the professional standards for therapists across the UK. Drawing on contemporary approaches to therapy, you will learn how to work with clients experiencing mental health difficulties in different contexts. We focus on professional practice and competencies, offering the opportunity to undertake pluralistic practice, the fastest-growing therapy modality in the UK.
The programme offers advanced entry for qualified practitioners already registered with a professional body in counselling.
Key highlights
- Progresses from initial counsellor training towards a doctoral qualification
- Aligned with UK professional standards for therapists
- Opportunity to undertake pluralistic practice, the UK's fastest-growing therapy modality
- Learn to work with clients with mental health difficulties
- Advanced entry available for registered qualified practitioners
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0) (Reading 5.5, Writing 6, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5)
Scholarships
Aberdeen Alumni Discount
The Aberdeen Alumni Discount provides a 20% discount for University of Aberdeen graduates.
Up to 20% of feesAberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer self-funded international on campus postgraduate Masters students a £8,000 tuition fee waiver.
Up to £8,000CB Davidson Fund
Please note that awards, except in exceptional circumstances, will not exceed £2,500 and in most instances will be less.
Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships
The Divinity department at the University of Aberdeen offers a 10% tuition fee discount for students of our affiliated institutions.
Up to 10% of feesNHS Staff Discount
The University of Aberdeen NHS discount is a 10% discount offered to all NHS staff.
Up to 10% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Mental health practitioner
- Wellbeing counsellor
- Counselling supervisor
Cost of study
International: £21,700 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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