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Bristol, UWE · Postgraduate
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3 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the Professional Doctorate Counselling Psychology at Bristol, UWE. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. An intensive applied professional training programme accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This course gives you a doctorate-level education and training in psychotherapy and applied psychology, leading to the award of Doctor in Counselling Psychology. It includes a comprehensive programme of taught modules, 450 hours of supervised counselling psychology practice in a range of placements, and a doctoral research thesis. 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, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Psychotherapeutic Theory and Practice
Research Methods and Doctoral Inquiry
Relational and Existential-Phenomenological Approaches
Professional Development and Clinical Supervision
Critical Psychology and Decolonial Perspectives
Counselling Psychology Practice and Placement
Psychological Assessment and Formulation
Doctorate Thesis and Applied Research
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
£18,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,500
Home Student Fee
£5,006
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: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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