Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master in Personal Construct Psychology and Counselling is a professional program that prepares experts in the theory and methodology of Personal Construct Psychology (PCP), an approach that focuses on how individuals give meaning to their experiences. The program is entirely taught in English and provides students with advanced skills and tools in areas such as assessment, consulting, communication, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics.

Program Structure

The program consists of online lectures, held once a month on Saturdays or Sundays, for a total of 231 hours (33 days). Seven workshops will be held in person, in the context of two residential stays of 3-4 days, one in Italy and one in England. To obtain the final qualification, a minimum attendance of 70% of the total lesson hours is required.

Curriculum

The program covers various topics, including:

• PCP as a theory of practice
• Tools and methodology
• PCP in practice
• Other psychotherapeutic approaches
• General psychology and applied neuropsychology
• Social psychology
• Developmental and family psychology
• Mental health and psychiatry
• Research principles in psychotherapy

Internship

The program includes a 300-hour internship (12 CFU) that can be carried out in the student's country of residence. The internship will consist of practical activities in public or private services in the clinical, medical, educational, social, or organizational fields.

Final Thesis

The final thesis will consist of an individual research project on a topic approved by the instructor. The final exam will be an online interview to assess the entire master's program.

Partnerships

The Master is in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, Sport, and Geography of the University of Hertfordshire (UK), with which the Department of General Psychology of the University of Padua has an agreement.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Master, students must have a three-year degree or equivalent, preferably in the field of humanistic, socio-sanitary, or educational sciences. However, the theory of personal constructs has been successfully applied to various fields, and applications from candidates with different backgrounds are encouraged.

Tuition Fees

The total tuition fee for the program is €3,229.00, payable in two installments. A reduction in tuition fees is available for employees of the University of Padua and students from developing countries (DAC list).

Frequently Asked Questions

• The program is organized with online lectures and in-person workshops.
• A minimum attendance of 70% is required to obtain the final qualification.
• The program includes a 300-hour internship.
• The final thesis consists of an individual research project.
• The program is taught in English.
• The total tuition fee is €3,229.00.

Program Details

• Start date: December 13, 2025
• Duration: Two years
• Location: Padua
• Language: English
• CFU: 60
• Didactic mode: Blended
• Total tuition fee: €3,229.00
• Deadline for pre-enrollment: November 24, 2025

Contact

For more information, please contact the program director, Prof. Sabrina Cipolletta, or the organizational secretary, Dipartimento di Psicologia Generale.