MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University

This Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who have completed a recognised counselling or psychotherapy training qualification, and who are working or who have worked professionally as a counsellor or psychotherapist.

On successful completion of the programme, you'll not only be well-versed in counselling and psychotherapy research and your chosen subject area, you'll also have gained an academic degree to complement your existing professional qualification.

The Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice gives students an academic qualification alongside their professional counselling training. You can gain a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or Master’s Award (180 credits) in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. This is beneficial when applying for work, (the qualification is nationally and internationally recognised). 

The aims of the programme are to recognise and enhance understanding of good professional practice and deepen theoretical knowledge, to engage in evidence–based practice and research, and to enhance skills of reflection and reflexivity and develop self-awareness to support Continued Professional Development.

Career development

The programme will give practising counsellors and psychotherapists an academic, University-based higher degree qualification to complement their professional qualification.