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Study Details: PGDip MSc 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
This course will provide you with the academic, practical and research skills you need for further professional training in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, psychotherapy, clinical research, and health management.
You will be introduced to a range of approaches to psychological therapy and intervention, and will be supported to develop a range of therapeutic communication and intervention skills both in workshops and through work experience.
As part of the master's degree, you will also acquire the knowledge and skills required to critically assess research in therapeutic psychology and to carry out your own research on a topic that is relevant to psychological therapies or interventions. You'll be taught by staff who are therapy practitioners and researchers in mental health, psychological wellbeing and trauma.
There is also the option of undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies and Interventions (which involves completing all modules except the dissertation module, and gaining 120 credits), or undertaking a PG Certificate in Psychological Interventions (gaining 60 credits through completion of two modules; the Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Trauma Impact and Interventions modules).
Please note that this course does not result in a therapy practitioner qualification.
We normally require a upper second-class honours degree 2:1 or above in a Psychology or related subjectFurther requirementsSuccessful DBS check may be required before attending placementEligibilityUK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.Academic credit for previous study or experienceIf you have relevant or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditionsYou will be required to attend an individual interview (via Zoom).
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
Recent graduates from the programme have done the following:
gone on to work as a Psychological Assistant, then securing a place on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate;
undertaking the Counselling Psychology Doctorate;
working as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners;
doing a research-based PhD related to therapies;
Manager at a local mental health and social support charity;
working as a Psychology lecturer in a college;
Mental Health Support Worker;
amongst other roles.
Please note, this course does not provide BPS or BACP accreditation.
Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
Psychological Therapies Practice (30 credits)
Research: Practice and Reporting (60 credits)
Trauma Impacts and Interventions (30 credits)
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Applied Psychology (30 credits)
Qualitative Research Methods (15 credits)
Statistical literacy for psychological science (15 credits)
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