Clinical Counselling

MA

The Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (on which the MA is based) had its first intake in 1991. The course was granted British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation in 1998. The MA was accredited by the BACP in 2009.

Campus Chester
Course MA
Length 3 Years Part-time
Start date September 2012

Why study Clinical Counselling at Chester?

The Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma has been replaced and revalidated to degree level provision to meet new challenges in counsellor education. The MA in Clinical Counselling offers professional training in counselling to participants to enable them to work as counsellors on graduation.

The programme has an integrated approach with the aim of fostering academic, professional and personal development. It follows a modular structure delivered over three years. An essential component of the training is the work with clients in a placement supported by individual and group supervision. Personal therapy, away days and residential weekends are also a feature of the programme.

Next: Modules

Programme Structure:

SO7301 Theory and Practice of Counselling 1

(Develops knowledge of counselling theory and research)

SO7302 Ethical and Professional Practice 1

(Demonstrates how theory works in practice)

SO7303 Personal and Professional Development 1

(Facilitates learning about self in the counselling process)

SO7304 Theory and Practice of Counselling 2

(Year 2 builds on the knowledge base of Year 1)

SO7305 Ethical and Professional Practice 2

(Combination of a practice placement working with clients)

SO7306 Personal and Professional Development 2

(Further development in personal and professional awareness)

SO7307 Research Dissertation

(Develops an understanding and appreciation for practitioner research)

Next: Assessment

The course is assessed through a variety of methods which includes written assignments, tape and critique of sessions, group presentations, peer and tutor assessments, case studies, supervision and placement reports. There are no formal exams on the programme.

Next: Careers

The programme has produced graduates who are competent professional practitioners who have worked in the NHS particularly in primary care. Others have been employed in a range of local settings including Counselling Organisations, Higher Education Institutions and in Private Practice.

Next: Entry requirements
Beginning: Overview

Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Postgraduate Admissions

    University of Chester

    Parkgate Road

    Chester

    CH1 4BJ

    T:
    01244 512456
    postgrad@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Valda Swinton, Programme Leader
    T:
    01244 512036
    v.swinton@chester.ac.uk