Psychological Trauma

Students with existing therapeutic training can take the Practitioner Route which involves a supervised professional placement and those without this training will take the Studies Route and have the opportunity to adapt their learning to their current/intended work.

The course is delivered in 4 day module blocks Sunday-Wednesday. There are 4 taught modules in year one and 1 or 2 in year two depending on the route students take.

Why study Psychological Trauma at Chester?

Psychological trauma is a frightening and shattering experience and it can leave those affected vulnerable and withdrawn. It can also lead to personal growth and the opportunity to bring about positive personal change.

Studying this area of human experience is fascinating, challenging and life changing. Students learn about the rapidly unfolding research in this area and the implications for treating those psychologically damaged by their experiences. This provides students with the knowledge to make a real difference in preventing the worst aspects of psychological trauma and in responding appropriately to them when they happen.

This is the only MSc in Psychological Trauma in the United Kingdom and it provides a unique opportunity for students interested and actively involved in the field of trauma to access the most up to date knowledge and skills in working in this area.

The staff on the course are all practitioners (Chartered Psychologists and a Psychiatrist) and are actively involved in applying the developing knowledge in their day to day therapeutic work.