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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies

University of Salford
Salford, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,710Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Salford, the MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. International applicants: please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application dates. This flexible course will enable you to advance your expertise in Counselling and Psychotherapy in the areas most relevant to your practice. You will gain a deeper understanding of a range of psychological problems of varying degrees of severity and further develop your therapeutic skills. To apply, you must be qualified or be about to qualify as a fully trained professional counsellor or psychotherapist. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Complex Trauma and Attachment Theory
Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Specialised Clinical Practice
Systemic and Relational Approaches
Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis
Contemporary Therapeutic Modalities
Dissertation in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,710

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,710

Home Student Fee

£10,530

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 — University of Salford

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£30,000£37,500
3 years£22,500£27,500£34,500
5 years£25,000£32,000£39,500
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

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%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.

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£3,500scholarship value
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About University of Salford

University of Salford offers Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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