MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies

The MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Salford is a flexible, practice-based course designed for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. Students will advance their expertise in counselling and psychotherapy, focusing on areas relevant to their practice, and develop advanced skills for handling complex psychotherapeutic situations.

The MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Salford has been structured to present students with opportunities to learn about different aspects of the lived experience and how these can be attended to therapeutically through brief and long-term interventions.

Assessment methods vary for each course, and the evaluation may take the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessment is conducted via a range of methods such as quizzes and tests, and face-to-face and online discussion groups. Summative assessment strategies will include written essays addressing issues of theory and practice, portfolios addressing issues of theory and practice, presentations (including poster presentations) addressing issues of theory and practice, and a supervised research dissertation.