Bangor University

MSc Counselling

Bangor University

Course overview

This two-year full-time MSc Counselling at Bangor University offers comprehensive training in adult counselling and psychotherapy, exploring four core techniques: humanistic, psychodynamic, behavioural, and cognitive. The course is built to satisfy the requirements of professional bodies like the BACP, allowing students to work towards becoming registered counsellors.

Learning in the MSc Counselling in Bangor University is done through lectures, video demonstrations, workshops, debates, and regular one-to-one support. The course requires students to complete a placement of 100 supervised face-to-face counselling hours with adult clients. Students must also undertake at least 15 hours of personal therapy to successfully graduate.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement, mentioning their reasons for wanting to study the course and other information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the choice of uploading their CVs together with their applications to showcase their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should possess at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2:1 or higher) in a relevant subject. They must also have successfully finished an introductory counselling skills course lasting a minimum of 60 hours or show equivalent practical experience.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds should score a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no individual section score lower than 6.0, or submit equivalent approved English language test scores.

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Career opportunities

Graduates of this MSc Counselling from Bangor University are prepared for professional roles in mental health and therapy, which include the following:

  • Counsellor (Upon professional registration)

  • Psychotherapist (Upon professional registration)

  • Clinical Supervisor (Requires additional experience)

  • Mental Health Practitioner (in NHS or private practice)

  • Counselling Service Manager

Cost of study

The full-time tuition fee for international students of the MSc Counselling at Bangor University is £21,000 for the 2026 academic session. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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