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MSc Counselling MCouns, PgCert, PgDip

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Masters Degree Description

Study our postgraduate degree programme in Counselling at the University of Edinburgh. Our flexible, part-time programme is validated by COSCA and includes a strong emphasis on practice, including a placement.

Entry Requirements

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.

You should demonstrate a high level of motivation through your personal statement, indicating why you wish to study counselling, and demonstrating an understanding of counselling and the capacity to reflect on personal aptitude for work in this field.

We will also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong personal statement and relevant experience or references confirming aptitude for study at postgraduate level.

We may also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

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Module Details

You must take these courses
Ethics, Boundaries and Supervision
CNST11012
20 credits
Listening, Attunement and Empathy
CNST11084
20 credits
Self, Others and Society
CNST11085
20 credits

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