Overview

The course forms part of the University of Oxford Master’s Programme in Psychodynamic Counselling which is currently accredited by the UPCA (Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association). The accreditation may be liable to change but all students should apply for student membership of UPCA on starting the course. In addition, should you progress with your studies, you can apply individually to the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) after completion of the PGDip (Register) and after completion of the masters (Accreditation).

The PGCert may be taken as a stand-alone course, though it is not a clinical practitioner status course, or it may equip you to apply for higher level graduate courses in this area.

The course runs one evening a week over three terms at the Department for Continuing Education and consists of:

term-time weekly theory-and-practice workshops organised around a key dimension of psychodynamic practice - 'The Psychodynamic Approach', 'Therapeutic Processes and Skills' and 'Therapeutic, Practical and Ethical Implications'
experiential groups
two tutorials per term with a course tutor
two Saturday workshops.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Extensive regular reading and private study of at least 10 hours per week between the taught periods is recommended.

The course tutors will support and guide you in regard to your academic work, and offer a forum for the discussion of personal and professional development.

Pastoral tutorials, to assist you in coping with the psychological demands of the course, are optional and confidential except in extreme circumstances.
All tutors are professionally qualified and accredited counsellors or psychotherapists.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00

More details

Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available

Language

English

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110

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7.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 85 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA normally sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.

If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements.

Relevant and suitable qualifications and/or professional experience may be accepted as alternative evidence of eligibility for the course.

Tuition Fees

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12025 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6470 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The course runs one evening a week over three terms at the Department for Continuing Education and consists of:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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