Overview

The Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy course from Hartpury University will provide a broad basis on the roles and responsibilities of working with animals in human mental healthcare, whilst also providing you with opportunities to focus on your specific interests within the field.

Employability

The specialist modules within the programme will provide the precise skills graduates need - up-to-date knowledge of practical animal selection and training, alongside specialist knowledge on the interaction, benefits, limitations and ethical consideration necessary to practice animal assisted counselling successfully.

Through shadowing, interacting, working with, practicing and being mentored by experts as your skills develop through the programme, you'll be equipped to integrate theoretical understanding with the practicalities of working with animals, whilst maintaining your professionalism as a counsellor or psychotherapist.

Accreditation

We are an AAAIP recognised Academic Contributor and this programme is pre-approved as CE credit for AAIS certificants.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Companion & Working Animal Regulations

Animal Training, Behaviour, and Assessment

Animal Assisted Counselling in Practice

Integrating the Human-Animal Environment in Counselling

The Research Process

Postgraduate Dissertation (MSc only)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

63

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science Counselling Psychology View 60 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

63

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

All students must have at least BACP level 5 or BPS accredited, Clinical Psychology, or Mental Health Counselling, or Psychotherapy Qualifications or equivalent professional qualifications for international applicants. In addition to these Counselling and Psychotherapy qualifications, all applicants must demonstrate that they have had at least 1 year of experience, which included clinical/professional supervision, after completion of their qualifications.

International

In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20625 GBP / year

≈ 20625 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16500 GBP / year

≈ 16500 GBP / year

Additional Details

PG Diploma:

National: £8,100
International: £13,750

Living costs

Gloucester

United Kingdom

824 - 1563 GBP / month

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

Funding

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