University of Roehampton

PsychD Counselling Psychology HCPC approved and BPS accredited

University of Roehampton

Course overview

The Counselling Psychology (HCPC Approved and BPS Accredited) at the University of Roehampton gives you the professional training that leads to eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and chartered status with the British Psychological Society.

This three-year programme brings together contemporary understandings from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural models of therapy. There is a strong emphasis on your identity.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent at the undergraduate level is required. Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered if there is evidence of subsequent higher academic achievement (e.g., in psychology, social sciences, or mental health).

English Language Requirements:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7 with no element below 6.5 for applicants for whom English is not their first language.

  • TOEFL IBT: International students are required to score an 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking

  • PTE Academic: International students are required to score a total of 59 in all subtests.

Scholarships

  • 20% Tuition Fee Discount

    A 20% tuition fee discount for all alumni of the University.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Country Scholarships

    Country Scholarship A: This award is worth £2,500. Country Scholarship B: This award is worth £1,500 to each successful applicants who enrols.

  • Engineering and Technology Scholarship

    £3,000 for all overseas fee-paying students applying for one of the new Engineering and Technology Undergraduate courses.

    Up to £3,000

  • Esports Scholarships

    Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Scholarships value: £4000 scholarships (1 year); £2500 scholarships (1 year); £1000 scholarships (1 year).

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    £4,000 scholarships (x3 years); £2,500 scholarships (x3 years); £1,000 scholarships (x3 years).

  • Roehampton Higher Technical Qualification (HNC/ HND) Scholarship

    The scholarships are worth £2000, paid for the length of your course.

    Up to £2,000

  • Roehampton Women in Esports Scholarship

    Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £2,000 a year.

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (Education)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (General)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

    £2,500 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,500

  • The London Methodist Bursary Fund

    £1,000 bursary payment are offered to students of the University of Roehampton.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

With its work placement, the counselling psychology master's programme is ideal for the following:

  • School Counsellor
  • Psychologist
  • Substance Abuse Counsellor
  • Family Therapist
  • Mental Health Counsellor

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying Counselling Psychology (HCPC Approved and BPS Accredited) in the University of Roehampton is £17,489 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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