MA in Psychotherapy Studies (Professional Pathway) L7

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 course 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.

Applicants should hold a first degree (any subject) with 2:1 classification or equivalent plus a Level 3 Counselling qualification (which included 50 hours+ of skills practice). If you do not currently hold a Level 3 Counselling qualification, you can apply for a place using the search function on our website.

Level 7 qualification/Masters in Psychotherapy Studies with Professional Practice.

Apply for, secure and undertake a 100 hour therapeutic placement within an organisation that offers a psychotherapeutic service. Therapeutic placements can commence no sooner than the January of the first year and must be completed by the April of the second year). Working Wildly held near the end of May/beginning of June of the first year) and occasional evening and weekend CPD activities and events.

Graduates advance into roles within mental health, wellbeing services, counselling organisations, education, research, and private practice, or progress to doctoral study, clinical training, or specialist psychotherapy routes.