Clinical Counselling MA
University of Chester
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Professional Masters

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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Part Time

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Professional Masters

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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Start date

OCT-25

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3 Years

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Our Clinical Counselling course builds on the Universitys reputation of offering quality professional training in counselling for several years.Course overviewThe complexities of modern life present many situations in which counselling can be valuable. Our Masters course provides professional education for developing qualities in relationship with others, enabling individuals to discover their own resources for a more creative, optimistic, and autonomous way of being that is key to ...Read more

Our Clinical Counselling course builds on the Universitys reputation of offering quality professional training in counselling for several years.

Course overview

The complexities of modern life present many situations in which counselling can be valuable. Our Masters course provides professional education for developing qualities in relationship with others, enabling individuals to discover their own resources for a more creative, optimistic, and autonomous way of being that is key to counselling.

Job prospects

On successful completion of the course, students can join the register of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and once they have successfully completed 450 client hours, they can become accredited members of the professional body. The course does contribute to them becoming professional counsellors working in such fields as the NHS, charities, mental health/support workers, teaching or private practice.

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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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73rd
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56th
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Sarah-Jane
16 Dec 24

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20 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have the following a 2:2 honours degree, professional qualification or equivalent and a minimum intermediate counselling qualification at Level 2, within a 5-year framework, is mandatory. Applicants must apply for an Occupational Health check.

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£9,630 per year

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University of Chester
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The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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