MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (Top-Up)
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The MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Education Top-Up provides a progression route for educators who already hold Level 7 postgraduate credits and have experience teaching counselling and psychotherapy. The programme enables participants to build on their existing academic study and professional expertise to complete a full MSc qualification. It supports career progression within higher education and professional training environments while strengthening engagement with research-informed teaching and educational practice.
Course Philosophy
The programme recognises the significant professional knowledge and teaching experience that counselling and psychotherapy educators bring. It supports reflective practice, pedagogical development, and academic scholarship in counselling education, enabling educators to enhance the quality and standards of professional training.
Modules
The programme consists of advanced academic study and research enabling students to convert existing Level 7 credits into a full MSc award in Counselling and Psychotherapy Education.
Teaching Methods
Learning emphasises independent research, critical reflection on educational practice, and academic supervision.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is based on research-informed academic work demonstrating critical engagement with counselling education and professional practice.
Clinical / Placement Information
Not applicable.
Career Pathways
- Senior teaching roles in counselling and psychotherapy training
- Programme leadership or course director roles
- Curriculum development and academic management
- Clinical educator or supervisor positions
- Research and scholarship in counselling education
- Doctoral study (PhD or Professional Doctorate)
Training Options
The MSc Top-Up allows educators who already hold Level 7 credits to complete a full Master’s qualification through additional research-focused study.
Additional Notes
Designed specifically for counselling and psychotherapy educators seeking to formalise and extend their academic qualifications.
Contact: Dr John Hills
john.hills@metanoia.ac.uk
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Course Summary
- Field of Study: Education and Research
- Duration: 2 years
- Start Dates: September 2026
- Teaching Institution: Metanoia Institute
- Awarding Institution: Middlesex University (subject to validation)
- Location: Hybrid
- Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must normally hold at least 60 Level 7 credits and have professional experience teaching counselling or psychotherapy. Prior learning and professional experience may be recognised.
- 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 they have a prior higher education qualification taught in English.
Fees
Course Fees: £7,750 per year