MSc Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) MCouns

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a subject relevant to counselling and psychotherapy.

You should also have substantial relevant experience of working in helping roles in counselling or a cognate area, such as education, social work, nursing, mental health practice, applied psychology or equivalent.

We will also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a subject relevant to counselling and psychotherapy with references confirming your aptitude for study at postgraduate level.

If your undergraduate degree is not relevant to counselling and psychotherapy, you may be admitted at the discretion of the programme director as long as you meet the personal and professional suitability and relevant experience requirements laid down by the British professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Check the programme website for more information:

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You must take these courses
The Counselling Relationship: Theory, Practice and Process (MCouns)
CNST11040
20 credits
Beginnings in Counselling Practice
CNST11061
20 credits
Between Counselling and Research 1: Approaches, Issues and Debates (L12)
CNST12007
20 credits
Developing Narratives of Self
CNST11041
20 credits
The Group in the Development of the Self and Others : A Person-Centred Perspective (MCouns)
CNST11042
20 credits
Difference, diversity and power in counselling practice (20 credits)
CNST11068
20 credits
Ethics in Counselling Practice
CNST11081
20 credits
Counselling and Psychotherapy Placement 1A
CNST12021
10 credits
Counselling and Psychotherapy Placement 1B
CNST12023
10 credits
Readiness for Counselling Practice
CNST11098
20 credits