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Bristol, UWE · Postgraduate
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- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
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3 yearsDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Bristol, UWE, the MA Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. Our course provides professional counselling training enabling you to register with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so when you study with us, you can rest assured you'll get all you need to become the best psychotherapeutic counsellor you can be. Why study Counselling and Psychotherapy? Counselling and psychotherapy is a challenging but very rewarding career area. A career where you get to make a difference, to help people, and to change lives, including your own. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Counselling Theory and Practice Integration
Psychotherapeutic Skills and Intervention Methods
Professional Ethics and Legal Framework in Counselling
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
Person-Centred and Humanistic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural and Integrative Therapies
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Supervised Clinical Practice and Case Study Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,250
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,750
Home Student Fee
£9,900
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 — Bristol, UWE
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £32,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £30,000 | £40,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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