Overview

This degree of Advancing Counselling Practice at University of Sunderland helps you take your existing knowledge further. You’ll use current research and theory to strengthen your core counselling approach, while also exploring new ways of working.

Key facts

You’ll learn in the context of today’s changing mental health landscape. Through research, reflection, and real-life case studies, you’ll explore different client groups and the issues they face. Your teaching is shaped by counselling theory and brought to life by experienced professionals working in mental health and psychological therapy.

This is the first course of its kind in the region. It offers a master’s-level progression route if you already have a Level 6 qualification. It also aligns with the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework, helping you develop your skills and move towards higher levels of practice.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to stand out in the field of counselling. It’s especially useful if you’re thinking about private practice, advanced professional registration,or PhD study. Whether you want to work with adults or young people, you’ll gain the confidence to progress in a complex and changing mental health environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preparing to Research

Evolving the Core Model

Mind, Body and Embodiment

Counselling and Mental Health

Life and Loss

Specialisms and Issues in Practice (15 credits)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 98 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you must be a practitioner with at least a 2:2 degree in counselling or psychotherapy.

You should also have a qualification recognised by one of the following:

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

This ensures you've met the requirements to be eligible for registered membership.

Alternatively, you may hold both of the following:

A 2:2 degree in a related subject (e.g. health or care) and a satisfactory personal statement

A Level 5 qualification in counselling, recognised by BACP, NCPS, or the UKCP.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 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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