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PostgraduateMSc

Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£12,600Per Year (Intl)
£8,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. This MSc is a well-established counselling and psychotherapy training course that is ideal if you wish to work therapeutically with children and young people. It offers you a thorough grounding in contemporary psychodynamic theory and practice and integrates unique psychosocial and organisational perspectives to facilitate a broad understanding of children in context. Why choose this course? - This course offers you a two-year clinical placement, divided equally into work with children (5-11 years) and work with adolescents (12-18 years), so that you can gain work experience valuable ... International tuition fees are £12,600 per year, home/UK fees are £8,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Psychodynamic Theory and Contemporary Practice
Mother-Infant Observation and Development
Child Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology
Adolescent Development and Identity Formation
Psychodynamic Work with Children and Young People
Organisational Dynamics and Interdisciplinary Practice
Research Methods and Critical Inquiry
Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£37,800

Home Student Fee

£8,550

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

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