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PostgraduateMA

Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

Bath Spa University
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2 yearsDuration
£8,655Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Gain a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice to complement your professional counselling and/or psychotherapy training. - Full-time and part-time distance learning options allowing you to study online. - Flexible learning linked to your specialist interest in counselling and psychotherapy practice. - Enhance your skills and develop self-awareness to support your Continued Professional Development. International tuition fees are £8,655 per year, home/UK fees are £4,725 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Therapeutic Practice and Integration
Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Contemporary Theories in Psychotherapy
Professional Development and Ethics in Practice
Specialised Counselling Interventions
Critical Analysis of Therapeutic Research
Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
Dissertation in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Entry requirements for our postgraduate courses vary. We're generally looking for a good honours degree or equivalent. Some courses also require an interview or the submission of a portfolio of work. Please

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,655

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£17,310

Home Student Fee

£4,725

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£26,500
3 years£18,500£22,500£27,000
5 years£22,000£27,000£32,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
6%Studying
19%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£5,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Bath Spa University

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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