Clinical Counselling MA
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
The MA in Clinical Counselling provides a robust professional programme of counselling training, designed and delivered in accordance with the person-centred ethos. By combining knowledge of counselling and psychological theory with practical skills and ongoing personal development, our course facilitates students to develop as reflexive, professional and ethical practitioners.
Key highlights
- Professional counselling training delivered in line with the person-centred ethos
- Combines counselling and psychological theory with practical skills
- Ongoing personal development built into the training
- Develops reflexive, professional and ethical counselling practitioners
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: interview — Home Students 2:2 honours degree Acceptance on the course is subject to an assessment interview.
- Degree: 2:2 — Home Students 2:2 honours degree Acceptance on the course is subject to an assessment interview.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Applicants must apply for an Occupational Health check.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Person-centred counsellor
- Psychotherapeutic counsellor
- Student counsellor
- Wellbeing practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,990 for the full course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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