Counselling Studies

MA

A programme of advanced professional training for qualified Counsellors.

Campus Chester
Course MA
Length 1 Year Full-time, 2 -6 Years Part-time
Start date September 2011

This course enables qualified Counsellors to deepen their theoretical understanding, increase their counselling competencies, develop research skills and critically reflect upon their practice in the light of contemporary counselling developments. It provides a lively, challenging and supportive learning community.

Why study Counselling Studies at Chester?

  • Flexible structure geared towards meeting diverse needs
  • Combination of core and elective modules, including a wide range of elective choices
  • Integrates theory, professional practice and personal development
  • Broad, yet in-depth integrated programme
  • Varied and highly interactive learning/teaching methods
Next: Modules

Programme Structure:


The programme is modular in structure, consisting of six taught modules and a research dissertation.

Core Modules:

  • Counselling Theory
  • Contemporary Counselling Issues and Debates
  • Group Work
  • Counselling Research Methods

Elective Modules:

A range of electives are available to enable students to pursue their own individual interests. Examples include:

  • Brief Counselling
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Counselling
  • Mindfulness Expressive Arts
  • Therapies, Counselling Young People
  • Introduction to Supervision

Dissertation

Students conduct original research and produce a dissertation of 12, 000 - 16,000 words.

Next: Assessment

Self, peer and tutor assessment are utilized. Formal assessment normally consists of a written assignment of 5,000 words, integrating theory and professional practice. There are no examinations.

Next: Careers

The MA in Counselling Studies aims to enhance continuing professional development by provididng a forum for students to critically reflect upon their practice in the light of contemporary theory, research and debates within the counselling profession. Students have attested to the value of the programme in broadening their career horizons and enhancing their academic opportunities. Some excellent dissertations of publishable quality have been produced and Chester MA graduates can be found in a wide range of challenging and influential counselling positions. A number of graduates have also progressed to doctoral studies.

Next: Entry requirements
  • A Diploma in Counselling or equivalent qualification
  • A mininum of 120 hours of supervised counselling practice
  • Evidence of being able to meet the academic requirements interview
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

    Dr Rita Mintz, Programme Leader for MA in Counselling Studies
    T:
    01244512038
    F:
    001244 511342
    r.mintz@chester.ac.uk