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.

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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)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science Counselling Psychology View 66 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

20625 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20625 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12100 GBP per year during 12 months.

PG Diploma:

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

Living costs for Gloucester

824 - 1563 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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Employability

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Gloucester

Funding

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