Counselling & Psychotherapy (MSc)  

Postgraduate, 1 year, Full-time

University of Strathclyde

14541Counselling & Psychotherapy (MSc)

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

For entry to our MSc you must have a:

2:1 or above Undergraduate degree or a Masters degree
certificate in counselling skills; completed or in the process of completion. This could be the COSCA certificate (offered by the Centre for Lifelong Learning) or the equivalent. The equivalent must contain at least 40 hours of counselling skills practice in triads, teach the basics of person-centred counselling and make use of large or tutor groups for processing.
strong personal statement about why you've chosen to work with the person-centred approach
For entry to our part-time programme, we're also considering the below:

a 2:2 or above Undergraduate degree plus;
COSCA certificate (or equivalent)
substantial experience working in the field of mental health
strong personal statement
other qualifications deemed acceptable, together with;
10 years plus of experience working in the field of mental health
COSCA certificate (or equivalent)
strong personal statement
We do receive more applications than we have places to offer and the calibre of applicant is high.

If your application passes the initial selection process you'll be invited for a three-hour interview. For our full-time programme this will be held at the end of February or the beginning of March. At your interview you'll be observed by two tutors and expected to:

participate in a small group discussion to observe your communication skills
demonstrate your counselling skills in a short triad exercise
share why you've applied for the course to observe your personality and interests
For international students it will be as above. However, if the time zone doesn't permit you attending a group interview you'll be offered an individual interview with two tutors to make up the triad. The procedure will be similar to the above and will last up to one hour.

The aim of the interview is also for you to ask questions about the course to see if it's right for you.

If you're successful at this interview you'll be made an offer of a place on our MSc. You'll need to reply to that offer within three weeks to secure your place on the course.

Due to stiff competition for funded places deferral is not normally offered.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Graduates from public universities and Tier 1 private universities with a 60% (3.0/4 GPA) will be considered for entry. Students of other private universities will be considered on a case by case basis.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a recognised Indian institution. Although 60% is a general entry requirement we understand that the marking system in some states and national universities make it harder to achieve 60%, therefore we will accept 55% from University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi etc. Graduates from the IITs and IIMs will also be considered with marks in the region of 55%. If you wish to apply for a research degree you'd normally have to have a Masters degree and some experience of research work.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

We normally look for a First class degree from a four-year course at a HEC recognised university. Students without these qualifications should contact the International Study Centre.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

We normally look for a First class degree from a four-year course at recognised university. Students without these qualifications should contact the International Study Centre.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

Diplomë universitare is insufficient for entry. Kandidat i Shkencave (Candidate of Sciences), Masters level will be considered. A score of 8.5-9.5 from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1 while a score of 8-8.5 is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

We'll usually consider applications for postgraduate study from students with an Honours degree from a prestigious institution in Nigeria, and who've achieved a second class degree or higher.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

Honours degree from a prestigious institution in Ghana, and who've achieved a second class degree or higher.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements