Overview

The Counselling and Psychotherapy programme delivered by the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) will equip you with all the knowledge and experience you'll need to fast track your career progression. Having experience of a period of extended work-based learning will allow you to deepen your clinical skills, become robust and resilient so you can cope with the complexity of the mental health issues you'll be presented with.

Career opportunities

Qualified counsellors are increasingly in demand across the UK and our graduates enter careers in a wide range of roles for the NHS, private and voluntary sector employers. Our master's course enhances your ability to practise at an advanced level. Counsellors may choose to specialise in diverse settings and specialisms, such as addiction, bereavement or relationships, or may work with clients on a range of issues. The qualification opens up a fascinating world of CPD possibilities, which will help you build on the training you've had.

Joining a professional body helps you to develop your professional credibility and career, provides access to resources and networks, and keeps you in touch with developments in the profession.

As you become more experienced, you may wish to develop further by training as a counselling supervisor. This is an important role where you help supervisees reflect on their work, develop their skills and maintain best practice standards.

The course will bring you closer to the practice hours you need to gain individual professional accreditation.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum include:

Professional Skills and Clinical Supervision

Theory and Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Professional Practice: Personal Development

Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Evidencing Work Based Learning in Counselling and Psychotherapy

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Certificate in Counselling Skills (level 3 or above) which includes a minimum of 80 hours classroom-based teaching and training. Your qualification will need to have had a strong grounding in theory, experiential and personal development. Your Certificate must have been gained within the last 5 years.

An honours degree of 2:2 or above in any subject. Applicants who do not meet this requirement but have relevant work experience in a public facing profession (for example, voluntary work, teaching, nursing, social work) are welcomed and will be assessed on an individual basis.

Personal skills suited to working as a therapist.

The ability and strong commitment to follow a personally demanding part-time course.

Recent experience (within the last 12 months) of using Counselling Skills either in a paid or voluntary setting.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6875 GBP / year

≈ 6875 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4479 GBP / year

≈ 4479 GBP / year

Additional Details

Annual (Year 2) Fee: Home:3583£ International: 5500£

Annual (Year 3) Fee: Home:2688£ International: 4125£

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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