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University of SalfordThe MSc Advanced Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Salford deepens the theoretical, practical, and research skills of already-qualified counsellors or psychotherapists. It enables you to engage with complex psychological issues and to conduct publishable research with real impact.
Curriculum structure:
In the first academic year, students can choose from modules like Bereavement & Loss, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Expressive Therapies, and others, shaping the course to reflect their practice needs. Research training comes through a Research Methods module that covers advanced evaluation techniques, ethical considerations, and critical reflection on your role as a researcher. An Evidencing Personal & Professional Development module supports reflective practice and portfolio building. Finally, students complete a Dissertation, producing rigorous independent research on a therapeutic subject of their choice.
Focus areas:
“therapeutic skills; trauma & loss; compassion-based therapy; expressive practice; research & professional development”
Learning outcomes:
Graduates will increase their ability to work in complex therapeutic situations, apply advanced frameworks (like CFT and expressive therapies), critically evaluate research, and generate original scholarship through their dissertation.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
This MSc is designed for post-qualification counsellors / psychotherapists and enhances their professional competence; it does not by itself confer a regulatory licence like a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Reputation (employability rankings):
Salford’s School of Health & Society is well placed within the UK counselling field, and this programme supports career development into senior, specialist or supervisory roles or further doctoral study.
Students develop advanced therapeutic skills through clinical skills development and applied research projects. They utilise the university's specialist counselling facilities and have opportunities for professional development in therapeutic settings. The programme's experiential components include:
Clinical Skills Development: Advanced training in therapeutic techniques and interventions
Applied Research Project: A dissertation focused on counselling or psychotherapy practice
Counselling Facilities: Access to dedicated therapy practice rooms and observation suites
Supervised Practice: Opportunities for skills development under professional supervision
Professional Development: Preparation for advanced roles in counselling and psychotherapy services
Graduates of the University of Salford’s MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies enhance their expertise to work in roles such as Senior Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Therapeutic Practitioner, and Academic Researcher:
The university provides dedicated career support, including professional supervision training, networking events with health and social care organisations, and research skill development.
Graduates typically find employment in NHS mental health services, social care, educational settings, and private practice, with salaries ranging from £28,000 to £45,000.
Strong partnerships with over 100 health and social care organisations provide placement opportunities and professional networking.
The course is accredited and designed for practising counsellors, offering significant career advancement and long-term professional recognition.
Graduates complete a research dissertation with clinical application, bolstering their professional and academic profiles.
Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue doctoral-level clinical supervision qualifications or PhD research.
Normally 2:2 Hons degree or equivalent is required. India- Students must hold a three or four year bachelor's degree with an overall average of 55% (5.8 CGPA) from a recognised institution. USA- Bachelor's degree with a general GPA of 2.75 or above will be considered for postgraduate study.IELTS- 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any given skillEducational PsychologistEducational ResearcherSchool PsychologistCollege CounselorCollege Professor
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