MSc Counselling Studies

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, or a UK 2:2 honours degree with a strong personal statement, relevant experience and/or references confirming your aptitude to study at postgraduate level.

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 may also consider your application if you have professional qualifications equivalent to an honours degree; please contact us to check before you apply.

Students who have successfully completed a counselling qualification elsewhere which is equivalent to our Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies can apply for Entry with Advanced Standing to allow them to complete the MSc in Counselling Studies without having to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies.

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ou must take these courses
Listening, Attunement and Empathy
Must be taken during Semester 1

CNST11084
20 credits
Self, Others and Society
Must be taken during Semester 2

CNST11085
20 credits
Ethics, Boundaries and Supervision
Must be taken during Semester 2

CNST11012
20 credits
MSc Dissertation (Counselling)
Must be taken during Full Year

CNST11014
60 credits
Between Counselling and Research 1: Approaches, Issues and Debates (L12)
Must be taken during Semester 1

CNST12007
20 credits