Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the DPsych Counselling Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Gain integrated clinical training and extensive professional development through GCU’s DPsych Counselling Psychology – the only programme of its kind in Scotland. Counselling psychology is a rapidly growing area of applied psychology, and a wide range of diverse settings are in need of highly skilled HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologists. In this doctorate programme, you’ll expand your ability to work with complex client groups and contribute impactful research to the field of psychological health. International tuition fees are £16,700 per year, home/UK fees are £8,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Counselling psychology is a rapidly growing area of applied psychology, and a wide range of diverse settings are in need of highly skilled HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologists. Our alumni work as registered counselling psychologists, making a positive impact in independent practice and academia, the NHS and in social care, organisational, educational and forensic settings. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,100
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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