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UndergraduateMPsychScUCAS: PSC2

Psychotherapy and Counselling (Integrated Masters)

Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Plymouth Marjon University, the MPsychSc Psychotherapy and Counselling (Integrated Masters) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling (MPsy) is a four-year comprehensive training route for degree-entry applicants who wish to become a practising psychotherapist or counsellor. We educate in the theory, research, and practice of psychotherapy and counselling, complementing professional training in psychotherapy and counselling with the academic rigour of a degree. The degree is an integrated master's degree, which means that an undergraduate degree is combined with a final master's year, leading to a master's level qualification. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Psychotherapy and Counselling
Person-Centred Approach to Practice
Cognitive-Behavioural Theories and Interventions
Psychodynamic Perspectives and Techniques
Research Methods in Psychotherapy
Counselling Skills and Practice
Professional Ethics and Reflective Practice
Specialised Psychotherapy Modality and Dissertation
UCAS Code:PSC2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£66,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Plymouth Marjon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,500£29,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

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

80%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
96%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University offers Psychotherapy and Counselling (Integrated Masters) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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