Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Person-Centred Counselling (Children, Young People and Adults) in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,430
(c. USD31,377.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Explore the principles, concepts, and studies related to the person-centred approach while gaining a more profound appreciation for counselling's societal impact. This program builds upon the Person-Centred Counselling MSc foundation but offers a distinct final year pathway where students pursue our Specialist Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. This certificate can alternatively be taken as an independent course by qualified professionals.
We rank among the select universities offering professionally accredited training in Person-centred Counselling. Our thorough curriculum integrates personal development, counselling theory, practical application, and research to prepare aspiring counsellors for diverse therapeutic scenarios.
COSCA, Scotland's professional counselling and psychotherapy association, validates this program. You'll learn from experienced, practicing counsellors who provide exceptional guidance and create an encouraging atmosphere for developing your expertise.
The full-time option enables you to earn an MSc within 18 months. You can complete the final 60 credits through either a Dissertation/Counselling Research Study or a combination of a condensed research project and our Specialist Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. Graduates will meet the necessary qualifications to seek COSCA accreditation as professional counsellors or psychotherapists.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Individuals on this course will need a high level of critical self-awareness and a willingness to reflect on their own process. Readiness to enter a programme which has at its centre the student's own personal development is desirable. Voluntary or professional experience of support work with adults is also desirable.
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.
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.
Applicants must have completed a Validated Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy. The preference is for a postgraduate diploma, but undergraduate qualifications will also be considered. It is an advantage for applicants to have had the experience working with children/young people and be open to the humanistic values of this course.
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 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
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Individuals on this course will need a high level of critical self-awareness and a willingness to reflect on their own process. Readiness to enter a programme which has at its centre the student's own personal development is desirable. Voluntary or professional experience of support work with adults is also desirable.
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.
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.
Applicants must have completed a Validated Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy. The preference is for a postgraduate diploma, but undergraduate qualifications will also be considered. It is an advantage for applicants to have had the experience working with children/young people and be open to the humanistic values of this course.
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 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
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
23,430