Program Overview

Counselling PGDip

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling is a part-time course designed to provide professional training for people considering a career in counselling, psychotherapy and related mental health fields.

Course Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma consists of two years of training. Students may choose to undertake the additional Master's component of the course on completion of their Postgraduate Diploma.

Core Modules

• Counselling Skills and Practice (20 credits)
• Therapeutic Approaches 1 (20 credits)
• Therapeutic Approaches 2 (20 credits)
• Advanced Skills and Practice (20 credits)
• Specialist Topics in Counselling (20 credits)
• Therapeutic Approaches 3 (20 credits)
• Counselling Placement (20 credits)

Optional MSc Top Up

• Research Methods and Project in Counselling (60 credits)

Professional Recognition

The Counselling PG Diploma has met the criteria and quality standards laid down by Pink Therapy as a safe place for Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) identified people to train and with a curriculum that is inclusive, evidence-based and reflective of current thinking about GSRD Theory and Practice.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2)
• Applicants will also be considered on the basis of previous work experience
• Applicants are expected to have done some relevant work experience or further training in a counselling-related field
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: Tuition fees have yet to be confirmed for this course (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: Tuition fees have yet to be confirmed for this course (Price per academic year)
• Funding: There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE)
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment: Practical, coursework, written exams

Research Groups

• Centre for Psychological Sciences

Supporting You

• Study support: Workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: Support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: Provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: Volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus, central London

Related Courses

• Psychology MSc
• Health Psychology MSc