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MA PSYCHOTHERAPY STUDIES - PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
MA
PSYCHOTHERAPY STUDIES
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
This master’s programme is designed to support those with a first
undergraduate degree in another subject outside of counselling or
psychotherapy. It enables graduates to qualify as professional psychotherapists
as part of their Level 7 studies. The programme combines embodied, relational,
integrative and holistic approaches, with highly experiential learning through
workshops, lectures, field trips and creative practices. Assessment methods
include reflective journals, case studies, creative work, podcasts and a research
thesis. Students will also apply for and complete a 100-hour therapeutic
placement within an organisation offering psychotherapeutic services,
undertaken between January of year one and April of year two. To further enrich
the experience, the programme includes two residentials: Building Community
Creatively in October and Working Wildly in late May/early June, along with
occasional evening and weekend CPD events. Unique in its content, this MA is
the only* programme in the UK to offer a specialist module in Wild Therapy.
What Can I Do When I Finish?
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Mental Health Services
Wellbeing & Support Services
Counselling Organisations
Education
Private Practice
Specialist Psychotherapy Routes
Entry Requirements
Previous Qualifications
GCSEs
Additional Requirements
Applicants should hold a first
degree (any subject) with 2:1
classification or equivalent
and a Level 3 Counselling
qualification (which included
50 hours+ of skills practice).
Maths and English
at Grade 4/C or
above (or Level 2
Functional Skills).
Attend our mandatory
Bridging Course prior to
commencing studies with us
on this programme. Dates for
this will be shared during the
admissions process.
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Level: 7
Masters Degree
Location:
Bishop Auckland College
Time:
2 Years
to apply visit bacoll.ac.uk
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