PostgraduateDPsychotherapy

Psychotherapy and Counselling

Name: Psychotherapy and Counselling
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The University of Edinburgh

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4 yearsDuration

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£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

The DPsychotherapy Psychotherapy and Counselling at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling is an advanced professional training, meeting recognised standards for psychotherapy and counselling training and education. Designed to meet the needs of both international and UK full-time and part-time students, the programme provides a route to a qualification in psychotherapy and counselling at doctoral level. Qualification to practise It contains a recognised qualification to practise as a psychotherapist or counsellor, and combines theoretical insights from the psychodynamic and person-centred traditions with practical experience gai... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Psychodynamic Theory and Practice

Person-Centred Counselling Approaches

Advanced Therapeutic Skills and Techniques

Research Methods in Psychotherapy

Clinical Placement and Supervision

Counselling Psychology and Psychopathology

Ethical Practice and Professional Standards

Doctoral Research Project in Psychotherapy

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,500	£30,000	£32,000
3 years	£25,000	£29,000	£34,500
5 years	£29,000	£39,500	£49,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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