Counselling, Psychology and Education
University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our 5-year integrated master's degree, accredited by the BPS, encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The programme prepares practitioners for professional counselling roles, enabling them to work with diverse groups in various settings, such as healthcare, education, and beyond. This course broadens employability prospects and opens opportunities for further development across counselling, education, and psychology.
We emphasise developing cross-disciplinary competencies to enhance your ability to adapt and excel in evolving professional landscapes. After the fifth year you will exit with a validated qualification as a professional counsellor, allowing you to progress to become a counselling psychologist.
Key highlights
- Integrated master's combining undergraduate and postgraduate study over five years
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Graduates exit with a validated professional counsellor qualification
- Prepares practitioners to counsel diverse groups in healthcare and education
- Builds cross-disciplinary skills across counselling, education and psychology
- Provides a pathway towards becoming a counselling psychologist
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — SQA Highers: BBBB
- A-level: BBC — A Levels: BBC
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including 5, 5, 5 at HL
Scholarships
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 for every year of their programme.
Up to £6,000
Careers this course leads to
- Professional counsellor
- Counselling psychologist (after further training)
- School counsellor
- Healthcare counsellor
- Student wellbeing adviser
- Mental health practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 per year (Home/Scottish students); £9,790 per year (RUK students) | International: £20,800 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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