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Course Overview
The Doctor of Psychotherapy by Professional Studies (DPsych) is a unique post-qualification training programme offered collaboratively by Middlesex University and Metanoia Institute. This programme is designed for accredited therapists, counsellors, and related professionals aiming to develop advanced research skills while deepening their practice. Delivered entirely online, the course allows students to conceptualise, design, carry out, and report original research related to their professional practice. Successful completion leads to the award of a DPsych, equivalent to a PhD, and provides a robust foundation for publication and further professional development.
Who is it for?
The programme takes between three and seven years to complete and is aimed at accredited therapists, counsellors, counselling psychologists and suitably qualified practitioners from related professions. The programme draws on extensive theoretical and practical resources to enable the student to understand, conduct and publish research at a professionally acceptable level. Generally, a research topic selected by the student should relate to their professional practice/experience. The programme encourages theoretical and methodological diversity and aims to generate quality research projects that are relevant to the real-life issues in therapeutic/counselling practice.
Course Summary
- Field of Study: Education (Teaching and Counselling)
- Duration: 3-7years
- Start Dates: October 2025
- Teaching Institution: Metanoia Institute
- Awarding Institution: Middlesex University
- Accrediting Professional Body: N/A
- Entry Requirements:
- A first degree in psychotherapy, counselling, psychology, or a related discipline, with a minimum of a 2:1 classification.
- Accreditation with UKCP, BACP, BPS, or an international equivalent.
- English Language Requirements:
- English language proficiency for non-native speakers: IELTS minimum 7.0 (with no component below 6.5).
- For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required unless you have a prior higher education qualification taught in English.
- Location: Online
Fees
Annual Course Fees for 2025/2026 - Full Time
- £13,150 per year
Annual Course Fees for 2025/2026 - Part Time
- £7,150 per year
Validated by Middlesex University
The programme is validated and quality-assured by Middlesex University.
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ℹ️ Updated 27 Mar 2025