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Application
for 25/26 Entry

MSc Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy

MSc Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy

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This master’s degree leads to UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accreditation and culminates in the opportunity to achieve European Association for Transactional Analysis Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) status. It combines integrative psychotherapy principles with Transactional Analysis (TA), offering a comprehensive and relational approach to understanding human behaviour, communication, and change.

This master’s degree leads to UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accreditation and culminates in the opportunity to achieve European Association for Transactional Analysis Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) status.

It combines integrative psychotherapy principles with Transactional Analysis (TA), offering a comprehensive and relational approach to understanding human behaviour, communication, and change.

The programme provides a strong foundation in TA theory and practice within an integrative and humanistic framework, preparing students for clinical practice as professional psychotherapists. Drawing on both the psychodynamic roots and humanistic philosophy of TA, it emphasises autonomy, spontaneity, awareness, and relational working as central to effective therapeutic work.

Students follow a pathway that can lead to CTA accreditation alongside UKCP registration. However, there is flexibility built into the programme: students may choose to complete their training without progressing to the EATA CTA exam, graduating with UKCP accreditation only.

Our CTA-accredited Transactional Analysis pathway continues our long-established tradition of delivering high-quality, professionally recognised TA training with clear and flexible progression routes.

Discover what CTA accreditation means in the video below.

Course philosophy
The programme is grounded in the humanistic values that underpin Transactional Analysis (TA), supporting students to develop both professionally and personally through experiential learning, reflective practice, and relational engagement.

Teaching and learning
Teaching is delivered through weekend intensives that combine experiential group learning, theory-based seminars, and clinical workshops.

As some learning will take place online, students will also need access to a laptop (or equivalent device), internet, and a quiet, private space in order to participate in the live, online learning components of the programme.

Assessment
Students are assessed through a range of methods including portfolios, written assignments, presentations, supervision reports and a final dissertation (CTA route).

Clinical placement
Students undertake supervised clinical placements contributing to UKCP registration requirements.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for UKCP registration and/or CTA qualification depending on route.

Teaching Dates

View full teaching schedules for this programme:

Contact
Head of Programme: nikki.millard@metanoia.ac.uk
Academic Coordinator: TA-admin@metanoia.ac.uk

 

 

Start Your Application

Direct entry to this programme has now closed for 2026. For most students, the fastest route into a clinical MSc is to complete Metanoia’s Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy Studies (UKCP Preparatory Year). Taking this route still enables you to finish the full MSc within four years.

Find out more about the preparatory year

 

If you have previously trained with us please use your student portal log in details.

For more information about the application process, please visit our Frequently asked Questions page. 

 

Course Summary

  • Field of Study: Transactional Analysis
  • Duration: 3 years part time
  • Start Dates: September 2026
  • Teaching Institution: Metanoia Institute
  • Awarding Institution: Middlesex University
  • Accrediting Professional Body: UKCP
  • Location: In-Person at Metanoia Institute
  • Entry Requirements:
    • Applicants are normally expected to have completed the Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy Studies (UKCP preparatory year) or an equivalent qualification.
    • 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.
    • We also offer a supportive process to establish equivalencies in qualifications or experience (APL/APEL). If you do not easily meet our Level 6 Degree requirements, please contact us to discuss options.

Fees

Initial Fees

Annual MSc Course Fees for 2026/27

  • Year 1: £7,750
  • Year 2: £7,750
  • Year 3: £7,750

Additional course requirements: find out more here

Programme Specification

You can download the full programme specification by clicking the button below:

Click Here: Programme Specification

Validated by Middlesex University and Accredited by UKCP (pending approval)

This programme is validated and quality assured by Middlesex University (pending approval) and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. This course is also accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).