Course Overview
Offered by Leeds Beckett University, the PgDip Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), this course will enable you to become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. It will provide you with the accredited training required to become registered with the BACP and be professionally recognised as a counsellor. You will gain an understanding of relational theory and practice and will learn how to apply your therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy skills with clients. Home/uk fees are £8,400 per year, and 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 £20,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
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 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£8,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding UK International Fees and funding UK International £8,400 For students entering in 2026. Full Course Tuition Fees. Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Because of this, the part-time tuition fees are calculated using credit points.* The tuition fee for students entering in 2026/27 is £70 per credit. The total number of credit points for this course is 120. *The fee you pay may differ based on the number of credit points you study. Additional co
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Leeds Beckett University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £34,500 | £39,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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About Leeds Beckett University
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