MA in Counselling Psychology with a Practicum

Eligible candidates should hold:
• A Bachelor’s degree
• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or TOEFL internet based 87 or above or any other recognized certificate proving advanced knowledge of English (Level C2 / “proficiency”) or any equivalent qualification

This is a Master’s programme in the field of Counselling Psychology that gives its graduates the opportunity to get a postgraduate British University degree and acquire their practical experience in Counselling at the same time. It equips students with all the requirements necessary for official recognition and certification, thus they can apply for membership in independent professional associations such as BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Graduates of the MA in Counselling Psychology with a Practicum programme may pursue careers as psychologists, counsellors in hospitals, community centres, schools and businesses, therapists and more.

The title Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with a Practicum is awarded directly by the University of York.

Professional rights: Our graduates of Bachelor in Psychology who continued their studies to Master’s level and have been awarded our MA in Counselling Psychology with a Practicum or our MSc in Counselling Psychology (along with adequate practical experience in a related field), can apply for registration to the Health and Care Professions Council – HCPC through the International route. Applications to the HCPC are examined on an individual case, thus registration is not automatic but subject to the applicant meeting all the conditions set by the HCPC (i.e. training, health and character of the applicant).