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Why study this course?
This Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc course will give you the academic and practical training to become eligible to practice as a counsellor. We offer an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy based upon person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic therapeutic frameworks, which will enable you to succeed in your future career in the counselling professions.
This course places value on learning through experience, collaborative projects in small groups, as well as reflective, non-discriminatory, and ethical counselling practice. Through the exploration of different therapeutic frameworks, you’ll develop essential practitioner skills and learn how to ethically apply them to support clients with differing expectations and needs.
By developing advanced levels of knowledge and practical counselling skills, you’ll also learn to critically reflect on your own experiences and practice to maintain the highest standards that protect those using counselling services.
Find your own way to study through practical exercises
This course places value on learning through experience, collaborative projects in small groups, as well as reflective, non-discriminatory, and ethical counselling practice
Become a member of the BACP
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have gained the 100 supervised client contact hours required for individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Take your career prospects to the next level
You’ll graduate with the confidence and experience to engage with clients from all backgrounds across different settings in the public and voluntary sectors and in private practice
Course details
You will be required to have:
- an honours degree with a minimum 2:2
- evidence of completing a Counselling Skills qualification (minimum Level 2) which includes ongoing skills observation and feedback
- English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- an enhanced DBS check for the Adult Workforce which is registered with the update service
- relevant experience- you will need to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months voluntary or paid experience which involves working with vulnerable or distressed adults in a helping capacity. Please upload a detailed CV at the point of application
- sufficient availability to complete 100 supervised client contact hours in a work placement
Applicants with relevant professional qualifications and/or professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as will any applicants declaring previous cautions or convictions.
Read our FAQs about applying for this course.
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our advanced requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Our assessments include oral presentations, technology mediated presentations, case formulations, written assignments, reflective logs, and practical skills assessments. This includes participating in role-play sessions and engaging in critical self-reflection. For the Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc, you’ll also complete a supervised research dissertation in year two.
If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.
* exclusions apply
Undergoing personal therapy during the programme is encouraged, at your own expense.
You are expected to secure a supervised placement in the first year of the programme and will be supported in securing one, although it is your responsibility to do so.
Should you secure a placement in an organisation that does not have an appropriately qualified supervisor, it is your responsibility to secure and fund an external supervisor, with assistance from the placement coordinator.
An enhanced DBS check with access to the DBS Adults’ Barred List is required for this course. Prior cautions or convictions will not necessarily prevent an applicant from joining the programme and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Placement providers may request additional DBS checks before a placement commences.
Applicants who meet the entry requirements described above will be invited to an interview and will be required to participate in an interactive small group activity with other applicants as part of the application process.
How to apply
Use the apply button to begin your application.
If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.
When to apply
You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
