MA Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of Chichester · Chichester, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy provides advanced training in therapeutic theory, clinical practice, professional ethics, and counselling research. Students undertake substantial supervised clinical placement hours. Graduates are prepared for careers as registered counsellors, psychotherapists, and mental health practitioners.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £16,560/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £16,560/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: January / September

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

UK 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject; some courses accept significant relevant professional experience in lieu (RPL). Interviews/auditions for performance courses.

Required documents

Online application form (per course page); Degree certificate and transcripts; Personal statement; 1-2 references (course-dependent); English language certificate (if applicable); Passport/visa documents for international applicants; Audition/portfolio for performance courses

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyUniversity of Chichester Academic Faculty

Official university

University of Chichester

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£16,560	—	needs the fee

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