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Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy

DCPsych Teaching Dates



Teaching Locations & Delivery Format

Years 1 & 2

  • Fridays: Online teaching
  • Saturdays & Sundays: In person at Middlesex University, Hendon Campus

Year 3

  • Fridays: In person at Metanoia Institute, North Common Road Campus
  • Saturdays: In person at Middlesex University, Hendon Campus

Year 4

  • Fridays: In person at Metanoia Institute, North Common Road Campus

Please note that teaching locations may be subject to change depending on cohort size and room availability.

Academic Year 2026/2027

Teaching Weekends

18, 19 & 20 September 2026
16, 17 & 18 October 2026
13, 14 & 15 November 2026
11, 12 & 13 December 2026

8, 9 & 10 January 2027
12, 13 & 14 February 2027
19, 20 & 21 March 2027
16, 17 & 18 April 2027
7, 8 & 9 May 2027
4, 5 & 6 June 2027

Academic Year 2025/2026

Teaching Weekends

10, 11 & 12 October 2025
7, 8 & 9 November 2025
5, 6 & 7 December 2025

16, 17 & 18 January 2026
13, 14 & 15 February 2026
13, 14 & 15 March 2026
17, 18 & 19 April 2026
15, 16 & 17 May 2026
19, 20 & 21 June 2026
17, 18 & 19 July 2026

Academic Year 2024/2025

Teaching Weekends

20, 21 & 22 September 2024
18, 19 & 20 October 2024
15, 16 & 17 November 2024

No teaching in December

17, 18 & 19 January 2025
14, 15 & 16 February 2025
14, 15 & 16 March 2025
11, 12 & 13 April 2025
16, 17 & 18 May 2025
20, 21 & 22 June 2025
18, 19 & 20 July 2025

Closure Dates

Winter Closure: Monday 15 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026

Easter Closure: Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April 2026

Upcoming Interview Dates for New Programme Candidates

We are currently conducting online interviews for candidates every Friday, except during teaching weekends. This process will continue until all available places are filled.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details on how to schedule their interview.