MA Advancing Counselling Practice
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you're a qualified counselling practitioner looking to deepen your expertise and develop your practice, this course is designed for you. The MA Advancing Counselling Practice degree helps you build on your existing skills by applying contemporary research and theory to your core counselling model, while also exploring alternative approaches. You can tailor your studies by choosing a specialist route, leading to an exit award in either MA Advancing Counselling Practice (Adult) or MA Advancing Counselling Practice (Children and Young People).
Your learning will take place within the context of today’s evolving mental health landscape. You’ll focus on working with specific client groups and issues through research, reflective study, and case-based learning. Teaching is informed by counselling theory and enriched by contributions from experienced professionals across mental health and psychological therapy.
Key highlights
- Specialist routes in adult or children and young people counselling
- Applies contemporary research and theory to your core counselling model
- Explores alternative counselling approaches beyond your existing model
- Case-based learning focused on specific client groups and issues
- Contributions from experienced mental health and psychological therapy professionals
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — A 2:2 degree classification in counselling/psychotherapy is required.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Counsellor
- Senior Counsellor
- Child and Adolescent Counsellor
- Clinical Supervisor
- Counselling Service Manager
- Mental Health Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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