Doctor of Professional Studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies DProf
Course overview
Our DProf course recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy. The DProf facilitates the generation of original knowledge that comes out of experience and practice and enables a fresh and meaningful contribution to be given to practice-based knowledge and dialogue.
Key highlights
- Recognises the achievements of counselling and psychotherapy practitioners
- Generates original knowledge drawn from your own experience and practice
- Makes a fresh contribution to practice-based knowledge and dialogue
- Uses your therapeutic practitioner experience as core study content
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Senior Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Clinical Supervisor
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Lecturer
- Practitioner Researcher
- Counselling Service Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: TBC per year (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £7,814 per year (2026/27) — More on International 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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