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MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
University of Salford

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(4.1)

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Qualification

Master of Science - MSc

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Location

University of Salford - Peel Park Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

1 Year

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This flexible course will enable you to advance your expertise in Counselling and Psychotherapy in the areas most relevant to your practice. You will gain a deeper understanding of a range of psychological problems of varying degrees of severity and further develop your therapeutic skills. To apply, you must be qualified or be about to qualify as a fully trained professional counsellor or psychotherapist. You will: Gain advanced skills for complex psycho therapeutic situations. Benefit from up-to-date thinking from experts in theory, practice and research. Conduct publishable research that creates a real impact. The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. We have recently developed a brand new special counselling suite which is used for training students to become professional counsellors and psychotherapists. The suite, featuring therapeutic areas where one-to-one, family and group interactions can occur, is also available to members of the local community and the university is hoping to work with local charities which will be able to use the facility.

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WUSCA Student ranking
35th/91
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Complete University Guide ranking
66th
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Complete University Guide Social Work ranking
20th
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Tuition fees
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£9,360 per year
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The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. ...

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CUG ranking 66th
University of Salford
University of Salford, 43 CrescentSalfordGreater ManchesterM5 4WTUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Salford Crescent 0.2 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 87.8 miles away