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PostgraduateMA

Humanistic Counselling

York St John University
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Humanistic Counselling at York St John University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective and ethical counsellor on this BACP accredited course. This Postgraduate Diploma provides professional counselling training. Once you have completed the 2 year part time PG Dip, you can study towards the MA. International tuition fees are £13,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Counselling Theory and Practice
Person-Centred Approach and Rogers
Therapeutic Relationship and Ethics
Psychopathology and Mental Health
Counselling Skills Development
Research Methods in Counselling
Advanced Clinical Practice
Professional Issues and Supervision
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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£39,000

Home Student Fee

£5,100

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 — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£29,500
5 years£22,500£29,500£33,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About York St John University

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