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Psychotherapy and Counselling MA

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Leeds

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    36 months

Course summary

The MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling is a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course. The programme offers a strong focus on high-quality research and clinical skills training. It provides an opportunity to critically and creatively evaluate current theory and practice issues.

Psychotherapeutic theory which prioritises the therapeutic relationship as the crucial factor will be critically examined and you will be encouraged to learn more about yourself in relationships, to develop your own approach to therapy based on your own values and beliefs (a values-based approach). You will be able to deliver psychological therapy across different socio-cultural contexts, considering the ethical and intersectional dimensions of your practice.

We teach a relational ‘not knowing’ approach to counselling and psychotherapy. This means that the focus is on the therapy relationship. It is consistent with the evidence base that the ‘common factors’ which describe aspects of the relationship are responsible for positive outcomes in therapy. The course also covers the philosophical foundations to relational intersubjective theories.

You will be equipped to work as a professional counsellor/psychotherapist and make independent clinical decisions in a variety of settings, including complex and unpredictable situations. You will learn to carry out specialist psychotherapeutic assessments, communicate and present complex and sensitive information and gain knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures.

You will engage in experiential learning activities to develop your self- and intersubjective awareness when becoming a relational practitioner. Many students bring a wealth of personal experience that helps them to reflect on a range of human issues.

Career opportunities

Since finishing the course, over 90% of our Psychotherapy and Counselling graduates believe what they are doing now fits their future aspirations (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

Many of our graduates go on to combine counselling and psychotherapy with their existing professions, such as nursing or education. Some continue to work in a voluntary capacity to build sufficient supervised client hours to join the advanced category of individual BACP accreditation, while others set up in private practice.

Our graduates are highly sought after by employers within the region, many of whom are closely associated with the course as practice providers or supervisors.

Many of our graduates have gone on to hold positions of responsibility as counsellors or psychotherapists within the NHS and voluntary bodies, and some have returned to us to undertake PhD research or teaching.

Application deadline

31 May 2024

Tuition fees

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    20th out of 118 4

    38th out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    160 75%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    20th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 71%

    107th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    147 82%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    62nd

    12

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