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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
High Wycombe Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
2 Years
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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
High Wycombe Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
2 Years
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BNU is your first step to creating a rewarding career where youll be making a difference in peoples lives every day. You can graduate with the confidence and experience to engage with people from all backgrounds across different settings.
On successful completion of this course, youll have gained the 100 supervised client contact hours required for individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
Mental health is an increasingly critical area of public health, and the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy empowers individuals, families, and communities to navigate life's challenges. This subject combines the science of psychology with the art of human connection, offering a rewarding career path in helping others.
Clinical Placements: Gain 100+ hours of supervised client practice, fulfilling BACP accreditation requirements.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge therapy simulation spaces and extensive library resources.
Expert Teaching Staff: Learn from experienced practitioners and researchers in counselling and psychotherapy.
Career-Focused Learning: The program integrates professional competencies, cultural competence, and research skills to prepare you for the workplace.
Supportive Community: Enjoy 1:1 mentorship, and personalised academic guidance.
What will I study?
Our MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy degree offers a comprehensive blend of academic learning and practical training, preparing you to become a qualified and effective psychotherapist. Our course incorporates person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic therapeutic frameworks as well as covering more specialised therapeutic approaches, equipping you with a versatile skill set to thrive in the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy at BNU puts the focus on learning by experience, collaborative group work, and reflective practice, all underpinned by a commitment to BACP standards and the criteria for accreditation. Through practice-based study of diverse therapeutic frameworks, youll gain essential practitioner skills and learn to apply them ethically to support clients with varied needs and expectations.
What are my career prospects?
Graduates are fully prepared for careers as professional counsellors and psychotherapists in various settings, including:
NHS and private mental health clinics
Educational institutions and community support organizations
Specialist roles in family therapy, addiction counselling, trauma-informed care
Opportunities for further academic research or teaching in the field
The BACP accreditation ensures graduates meet professional standards, significantly enhancing their employability and career advancement opportunities.
Applicants must typically hold a bachelors degree with Honours in a related field like Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Education, with at least a lower second-class (2:2) Honours.
Experienced practitioners lacking formal qualifications may apply via alternative pathways including portfolio submissions that showcase relevant professional experience and an interview process to assess their suitability.
Applicants with relevant experience may apply for Advanced Standing under the universitys Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, potentially bypassing certain introductory modules.
Those who do not meet standard entry requirements but have relevant professional experience might still qualify through the APL process, which can provide exemptions from specific modules.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,450 per year
Students from Domestic
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£12,325 per year
Students from EU
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£12,325 per year
Students from International
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