Overview

At a Glance

This degree is grounded in the Person-Centred Counselling MSc but in the final year, it has a different outcome with students studying our Specialist Certificate for Counselling Children and Young People. This certificate can also be completed as a stand-alone course for qualified practitioners.

The comprehensive Person - Centred Counselling (Children and Young People) programme of the University of Aberdeen combines self-awareness, counselling theory, practice, and research to enable trainee counsellors to engage with therapeutic processes across different counselling relationships.

The programme is validated by COSCA, Scotland professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, and taught by highly qualified, practising counsellors, giving you unrivalled expertise and a supportive environment to advance your knowledge and skills.

Our full-time route allows you to gain an MSc in 18 months, with an option to complete the final 60 credits by undertaking a Dissertation/Counselling Related Research Study, or a combination of a shorter Dissertation/Counselling Related Research Study and our Specialist Certificate for Counselling Children and Young People. After completing the programme, you will have the training required to apply for COSCA accreditation as a counsellor or psychotherapist.

We aim to ensure counsellors have the professional skills and competence to work with children and young people ethically and effectively. You will examine the philosophy, theories, and research concerning the person-centred approach, while exploring courses in ethical and professional practice, child protection and safeguarding, child and adolescent development, and working with diversity to develop your professional practice.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake practical assessment at our research centre for Person-Centred Counselling, The Bounds and within school settings, giving you valuable practical experience to build your confidence in the profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations and Therapeutic Process in Person - Centred Counselling

Development of Professional Practice, Reflexivity and Enquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 646 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body.

In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification may be admitted by achieving Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Please contact the programme director for guidance. Applicants must also prove they have relevant, credit-bearing counselling skills, totalling 60 credits, ideally from completion of Aberdeen University’s Counselling and Listening Skills courses 1 to 4.

Student membership of COSCA is advised and a PVG check and certificate will be required at the start of the programme.

Applicants must have completed a Validated Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy. The preference is for a postgraduate diploma, but undergraduate qualifications will also be considered.

Experience working with children/young people and be open to the humanistic values of this course.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

23430 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23430 GBP per year during 18 months.
National

11700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11700 GBP per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 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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