University of Greater Manchester

MSc Counselling and Positive Psychology

University of Greater ManchesterUniversity of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Are you interested in applying positive psychology in practice as a counsellor? Our dual qualification Master’s in Counselling and Positive Psychology offers you the opportunity to develop core counselling skills, alongside your understanding of the theoretical models of counselling and psychotherapy. We’ll support you to gain the ABC level 4 Diploma in Counselling, and help you prepare to meet the BACP registration requirements.

Key highlights

  • Dual qualification combining counselling practice with positive psychology
  • Develop core counselling skills alongside theoretical models of psychotherapy
  • Support to gain the ABC Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
  • Prepares you to meet BACP registration requirements

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)

Scholarships

  • Bursaries for Further Education (FE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programmes

    For Computing, Mathematics, Science, Engineering - £31,000; Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - £15,000; English - £10,000.

Careers this course leads to

  • Counsellor
  • Psychotherapeutic counsellor
  • Wellbeing practitioner
  • Positive psychology practitioner
  • Mental health support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,720 | International: £17,500

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 Greater Manchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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