Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (incorporating PG Cert/PG Dip)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Study a course accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so you can be sure it's relevant and recognised throughout the profession. Applicable on completion of the full MSc • Build on your theoretical psychotherapeutic understanding to become a reflective practitioner, by improving your clinical skills and deepening your personal insight • Develop your psychotherapeutic theory and skills in an intellectually creative and stimulating environment • Develop transferable research skills related to psychotherapy and provide an opportunity to develop confidence in a self-critical and reflective approach to study • Please note that our partners at Mediterranean College (Greece) run MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, the difference is it is not BACP accredited but meets all the competencies of BACP. • MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
Key highlights
- BACP-accredited on completion of the full MSc
- Develops clinical skills and personal insight as a reflective practitioner
- Builds psychotherapeutic theory within an integrative framework
- Develops transferable research skills related to psychotherapy
- Exit awards available at PG Cert and PG Dip stages
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Integrative psychotherapist
- Mental health practitioner
- Counselling service coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,060 for the full course or £1,340 per 20 credits | International: £18,540 per year of study
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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