Overview

Counselling Psychology from The University of the West Indies offers recent university graduates and practitioners the counselling skills to address psychological issues within organisations and society.

Students at Counselling Psychology from The University of the West Indies will:

have a working knowledge of and appreciation of the discipline of counselling psychology;

be able to analyse societal problems by applying contemporary counselling psychology theories;

be able to conduct psychological research on the counselling needs of individuals in society;

be able to contribute to the body of knowledge of psychology by furthering Caribbean psychological research;

be adequately skilled to pursue further postgraduate study in counselling psychology and related disciplines; and

be able to provide adequate psychological counselling services to individuals and groups in society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling Psychology

Psychometrics: Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities

Applied Research Design and Statistics

Group Counselling Theories and Techniques

Advanced Psychopathology

Counselling Skills and Techniques

Psychometrics: Personality Testing

Family Counselling/Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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82

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for entry applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field with at least Second Class honours or equivalent. Students without a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work will be considered but the department will require these students to complete specific pre-requisite courses. Most applicants will be interviewed.

Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)

Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)

Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8571 USD / year

≈ 8571 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8571 USD / year

≈ 8571 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition: BBD$30,000

Living costs

Bridgetown

Barbados

1960 - 2590 BBD / month

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Funding

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Students at Counselling Psychology from The University of the West Indies will:

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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bridgetown

Funding

Scholarships Information

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