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PostgraduateDCounsEd

Counselling Psychology

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,700Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the DCounsEd Counselling Psychology at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCounsPsych) at The University of Manchester is the only Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS)-approved doctoral programme in counselling psychology offered by a Russell Group university. The programme has four major components: - the development of appropriate theoretical knowledge; - the development of research skills; - the development of therapeutic practice skills; - and an emphasis upon personal development. Throughout the programme, you will be introduced in detail to a plu... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Humanistic and Person-Centred Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Theory and Practice
Advanced Research Methods in Counselling Psychology
Therapeutic Skills and Clinical Practice
Pluralistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
Personal Development and Reflective Practice
Research Dissertation
Group Analytic and Systemic Approaches
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,700

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£29,100

Home Student Fee

£22,500

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
4%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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