Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate of Counselling in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,000
(c. USD29,321.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our program is designed to guide you from foundational counseling or psychotherapy training all the way to a doctoral-level qualification, meeting the UK's professional standards for therapists. Incorporating modern therapeutic approaches, you'll develop skills to support clients facing mental health challenges in various settings. Emphasizing professional practice and competencies, we provide training in pluralistic practice—the UK's most rapidly expanding therapeutic approach.
The curriculum is divided into three interconnected phases, enabling you to progress through professional benchmarks toward earning your doctorate. You can exit the program at these key stages:
MSc – covers essential training to begin practicing as a therapist.
MPhil – provides advanced training needed for practitioner accreditation.
DCouns – represents the highest level of professional training available.
Our forward-thinking curriculum, grounded in pluralistic principles, fosters innovative teamwork and client-centered care through a social justice perspective. You'll explore diverse therapeutic techniques for working with various populations while growing as a reflective, ethically-minded professional.
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Language Requirements
English
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Qualification Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Applicants will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification may be admitted by achieving Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Please contact the programme director for guidance. Applicants must also prove they have relevant, credit-bearing counselling skills, totalling 60 credits, ideally from completion of Aberdeen University’s Counselling and Listening Skills courses 1 to 4. A student membership of Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) is advised and a PVG check and certificate will be required at the start of the programme. You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date. Degree Certificate a degree certificate showing your qualifications Degree Transcript a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation) Personal Statement a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme Reference x 2 two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals
Tuition
GBP
22,000