Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theory & Research

MSc

The MSc in Intercultural Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to use cultural competence models to explore a range of psychotherapies.

The programme also supports students to examine the relationship of psychotherapy to the practices of traditional healers.

Campus Riverside
Course MSc
Length 1 – 6 years Part-time
Start date January 2012

Why study this course:

The course will support students to explore the following:

  • Models of cultural competence in psychotherapy.
  • Exploration of own cultural values and their impact on communication.
  • Appreciation of other cultural models of health and healing.
  • An examination of culturally sensitive approaches to psychotherapy.
  • Issues of equality of access and of delivery.
  • Group and organisational responses to cultural difference.
  • The relationship of psychotherapy to traditional healing practices.

 

Features:

This course is unique in exploring cultural competence in three different types of psychotherapies:

  • Individual therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
  • Group therapy (Group Psychotherapy)
  • Non-verbal therapy (Art Psychotherapy).

The programme is structured to be flexible to meet individual student’s needs, such as particular areas of academic interest, balancing work and study and travel.

Each module is delivered as two, two-day blocks on Monday and Tuesday. As well as online support.

Please note that this programme does not lead to professional accreditation.

Next: Modules
  • Students can complete the course as a Postgraduate Certificate through completion of modules 1 and 2 and one other module, from the choice of modules 3, 4 and 5.
  • Students can complete the course as a Postgraduate Diploma through completion of modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Students can complete the course as a Masters degree through completion of modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

 

Module 1. Intercultural Communication (NM7700).

Module 2. Traditional Healing and Healers (NM7701)

Module 3. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (NM7702) - Intercultural Approach 

Module 4. Art Psychotherapy (NM7703) - Intercultural Approach

Module 5. Group Psychotherapy (NM7704) - Intercultural Approach 

Module 6. Research (NM7069)

Module 7. Dissertation (NM7059).

Next: Assessment

Assessment of the module will include presentations within the group addressing:

  • Own cultural values.
  • Research into traditional healing practices.
  • Reflection on experiential use of image making.

 

Assessment will also include written assignment in which student will demonstrate a critical approach to:

  • The relationship of culture and communication.
  • The role of traditional healers.
  • The evidence of culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.
  • The relationship of culture and image making.
  • An understanding of group and organisational dynamics in relation to cultural difference.
  • An understanding of research and an ability to conduct research in the field.
Next: Careers

This course is ideally suited for people to develop the following career paths:

  • Lead on the delivery of culturally sensitive mental health services.
  • Enhancement of a culturally sensitive approach to existing mental health practice.
  • To start an academic career exploring this emerging field.
  • As an educator within this emerging field.
Next: Entry requirements

The programme is open to students with an undergraduate degree in a related subject area.

Students who do not have a degree but do have a professional qualification, in a related subject area, should contact the programme leader to discuss the suitability of the course to your needs.

Beginning: Overview

Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Health and Social Care Admissions
    T:
    01244 511000
    hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Matt Bowen, Senior Lecturer
    Riverside Campus in Chester.

    CH1 1SL

    T:
    01244 511961
    m.bowen@chester.ac.uk