Overview

The Counselling programme from Abertay University provides comprehensive training in the pluralistic framework for counselling and psychotherapy integration. This means you’ll absorb a wide range of theories and interventions, learning how best to adapt your approach to the needs of your clients.

As this programme is accredited to teach online and in-person therapy you'll also benefit from specialist training in these areas equipping you to work effectively, ethically and flexibly with clients in a variety of settings.

Career Opportunities

By providing both foundational and professional training in a single programme, this course gives you the opportunity to undergo a three year part-time postgraduate qualification that provides direct entry into a counselling career.

The graduates have moved on to work within the field of counselling, psychotherapy, social care, research and education. Some graduates choose to enter private practice, while others go on to work in the NHS, in schools or in the voluntary sector. In addition, it's possible to go on to train in counselling supervision.

An MSc in Counselling also provides transferable skills and can considerably enhance career prospects for people working in health, education, the church, criminal justice, human resource management, and the voluntary sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Introduction to Counselling Theory and Skills

The Process of Counselling

Theories and Approaches in Counselling

Advanced Theories and Approaches

Professional Challenge and Personal Resilience

Counselling Children and Young People

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 99 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree (2:2 or better in any subject) which may be supplemented with professional experience and evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level Interest in counselling as a profession or career/personal enhancement.

Some experience in helping professionally or voluntarily.

Suitable experience here would include paid or voluntary work that involves working closely with others in a helping capacity and undertaking activities such as interpersonal/relational support, pastoral care, mentoring, or assisting with improvement of health and wellbeing.

One relevant reference that highlights your suitability for the course.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

7900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7900 GBP per year during 36 months.

English, Welsh and Northern Irish Students: 10,400 GBP

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Dundee

Funding

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