Counselling MSc
University of Worcester
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If youre passionate about therapeutic care, our Counselling MSc will bring you a step closer to a career in counselling or clinical psychology. You will strengthen your theoretical knowledge, debate issues and hone your research skills, all of which you can apply to your career in healthcare. The course will prepare you for a range of therapeutic occupations across the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.You have the option to study part-time, providing you with a flexible degree that can ...Read more

If you're passionate about therapeutic care, our Counselling MSc will bring you a step closer to a career in counselling or clinical psychology. You will strengthen your theoretical knowledge, debate issues and hone your research skills, all of which you can apply to your career in healthcare. The course will prepare you for a range of therapeutic occupations across the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.You have the option to study part-time, providing you with a flexible degree that can fit alongside your busy life. After you've completed the course, you'll be able to register for professional training or further study. Whatever your career interests may be, we will support you to become a confident and experienced counselling practitioner.Available as a full-time (one year) or part-time (up to six years) course.An opportunity to complete relevant work experience, or to obtain first level counselling skills qualifications alongside the course as a result of the block teaching format adopted.A combination of teaching methods including group seminars, lead lectures, individual tutorials and online resources.Staff with extensive experience in a range of psychology and psychotherapeutic settings.Progress to further study on a Clinical or Counselling psychology Doctorate courses.

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93rd
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24 Jan 24

Worcester University is expansive and has plenty of campus', resources and support. Unfortunately as a mature student within a partner college, I have not had the desired..Read more

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You'll need an honours degree (normally a minimum of lower second class) preferably in an associated subject or equivalent professional qualifications. You'll need to hold a qualification equivalent to a UK first or second class honours degree.

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£18,400 per year

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Accommodation- Birch Halls - £161 per week

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Worcester University is expansive and has plenty of campus', resources and support. Unfortunately as a mature student within a partner college, I have not had the desired...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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