Overview

Key Features

Counselling is a talking therapy with two major strands: firstly, helping people cope with emotional and relational difficulties and, secondly, facilitating personal growth.

In the first term of the Counselling programme at the University of Lincoln, and informed by the reflective scientist-practitioner model, students are introduced to counselling theory and ethics, and are taught and practice counselling skills. Due to the course leading to a professional qualification in counselling, much of the learning is experiential where students can develop their counselling skills as well as how to apply theory to their work.

The primary theoretical and philosophical approach the programme teaches in the person-centred approach with an emphasis upon the importance of intersubjectivity and the therapeutic relationship. In the second term students can gain practical experience as trainee counsellors, learn about relevant clinical research paradigms, and are introduced to methods for reliably assessing a client’s response to counselling, including the use of measurement tools such as questionnaires.

Career Opportunities

Following successful completion of the PG Diploma, students can apply for individual registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) pending completion of professional practice hours.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Counselling Skills in Action

Measurement and Evaluation of Effectiveness and Change

Person Centred Approaches to Growth

Professional Practice Hours

Reflective Practice

Theory-Practice Links: Integrating Theoretical Systems of Psychotherapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second class honours degree. All offers made to those still completing a BA/BSc are contingent upon applicants meeting these requirements.

Candidates are required to have experience of working in a helping and caring role in either a paid or voluntary capacity. This experience should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to support individuals in distress and also engage in listening and communication skills.

Evidence must be provided of previous counselling skills practice, including one of the following:

Level 2 or 3 counselling certificate

Successful completion of a higher education module that includes a core element of assessed counselling skills practice

A written reference from an employer or tutor that demonstrates you application, proficiency and use of interpersonal and listening skills in a counselling context.

Equivalent (please contact us to discuss this).

Tuition Fee

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International

17600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11520 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11520 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 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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Scholarships Information

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