Overview

The Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Systemic Therapy) programme from The University of Exeter combines academic learning with clinical practice, giving you a strong foundation in theory and hands on clinical experience to become an effective family and systemic psychotherapist.

Key Facts

You will learn how to understand and apply psychological therapeutic practice, both in general and within your chosen modality. This includes developing an understanding of how different therapeutic approaches relate to one another.

If you meet all requirements, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Association for Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (AFSP) as a family/systemic psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Therapy and the Family of Therapies

Psychological Therapies Research Methods

Evidenced-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence in Family Therapy

Key Concepts and Skills in Systemic/Family Therapy Practice

Couple Therapy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Social Psychology View 641 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme will cover core and advanced theories and skills, and will not be taught at a basic or introductory level. It is intended for trainees who have such basic knowledge and skills who wish to become more specialised or advanced practitioners and or researchers.

Normally this would mean at least a year’s preliminary formal systemic psychotherapy training (successful completion of a foundation and intermediate course or equivalent).

For postgraduate study at Exeter you will normally be required to have obtained, or expect to obtain, a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:2 Honours degree.

Normally the applicant will also be working in settings in which they can be working systemically with clients.

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

8400 GBP / year

≈ 8400 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

8400 GBP / year

≈ 8400 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home/EU students

This course is funded by NHS England, so fees are not typically payable by candidates.

The fee for self-funded places is £8,400.

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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

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