Program Overview

Family Therapy MSc

Key Information

Delivery mode: In person, Classroom & Online Study mode: Full time, Part time Duration: One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course Essentials

The Family Therapy course is designed for professionals working in mental health and social care settings who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in working with families, couples, and wider systems. Those who are qualified as mental health nurses, GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists are eligible to apply if they have significant prior clinical experience and have completed an Association for Family Therapy Accredited Intermediate Level training in Family Therapy/Systemic Practice or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

UK Applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
• Programme-Specific Requirements:
  • A registerable professional qualification
  • An AFT accredited Intermediate Level qualification in Systemic / Family Practice (see Grad Cert in Family Therapy) or equivalent
  • Clinical experience
  • Currently working in a clinical setting involving regular patient/client contact

International Applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band B
• To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Teaching & Structure

• Teaching methods: A mix of lectures, seminars, and tutorials
• Module name | Lectures (hours) | Seminars/tutorials (hours) | Field/lab/supervised learning (hours) | Self-directed study (hours) | Total (hours)
  • The Developing Therapist | - | 40 | 400 | 160 | 600
  • Embedding the Evidence into Practice | - | 300 | - | 300 | 600
  • Dissertation - Family Therapy | - | 50 | 520 | 30 | 600
• Assessment: Written Examinations, Coursework
• Regulating body: King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students

Careers

• Employability: Our course prepares students for registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy as a systemic family therapist.
• Our graduates go on to work within the NHS or similar settings. Successful graduates can apply for Family and Systemic Psychotherapy posts and work privately.

Fees & Funding

• Tuition Fees:
  • UK: Full time £16,950 per year (2025/26), Part time £8,475 per year (2025/26)
  • International: Full time £40,000 per year (2025/26), Part time £20,000 per year (2025/26)
• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place
• Additional Costs: Books, DBS checks, clothing for optional course-related events and competitions, library fees and fines, personal photocopies, printing course handouts, society membership fees, stationery, travel costs for travel around London and between campuses, graduation costs
• Funding: To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's, please visit the Fees and Funding section.