MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Postgraduate
  • London
Last Updated: 13/07/2026View on Institutions website
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MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

2 years

Course Description

This Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc is designed for individuals seeking the academic and practical training required to practise as a professional counsellor. The course offers an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic frameworks to prepare students for diverse roles in the counselling profession. Students will benefit from experiential learning, collaborative group projects, and a strong focus on ethical, non-discriminatory practice. The programme is studied on a full-time basis over two years, with on-campus attendance required one day per week. A key feature of the course is the requirement to complete 100 supervised client contact hours, supported by a placement coordinator who assists students in securing work placements. By the end of the programme, graduates will have developed the advanced knowledge, reflective skills, and professional confidence necessary to support clients across public, voluntary, and private sectors. This course provides a clear pathway towards individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £5,510 per year. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

Other Requirements

Other

An enhanced DBS check for the Adult Workforce which is registered with the update service.

Minimum of 6 months voluntary or paid experience working with vulnerable or distressed adults in a helping capacity.

Sufficient availability to complete 100 supervised client contact hours in a work placement.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Personal and Professional Development 1

20 Credits

Placement 1

0 Credits

Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy

20 Credits

Therapeutic Skills 1

20 Credits

Therapeutic Theories 1

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Upon successful completion, you will have gained the 100 supervised client contact hours required to apply for individual membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and may also apply to join the BACP professional register.

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/counselling-and-psychotherapy---msc/ on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.