📖Program Curriculum
The MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy comprises of eight compulsory modules which must all be passed to achieve the MSc award.
Core Modules
Exploration in Counselling (15 credits)
Our Exploration in Counselling module aims to equip you with a solid grounding in person-centred theory philosophy and practice in addition to an introduction to counselling research and an in-depth awareness of the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (2018) and how this is applied in practice.
Research Methods (15 credits)
You will study a range of research methodologies used in the field of counselling and psychotherapy such as Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Autoethnography Heuristic Inquiry Narrative and Thematic Analysis as well as looking at different methods for gathering data.
Practicum Part 1 (15 credits) and Part 2 (15 credits)
This module aims to help you develop the practical skills theoretical understanding of practice issues personal and professional qualities and attributes self-awareness and the experience on placement necessary to become a qualified counsellor. This will include 20 hours of personal therapy and a 100 hour counselling placement in a counselling agency (or agencies).
You are encouraged to identify and apply for a placement that fits with your career aspirations in counselling and Keele students undertake placements in a very wide range of settings and with diverse client groups. Whilst it is your responsibility to secure a suitable placement our dedicated Keele Placement Officer will be able to offer you support and guidance throughout this period.
Please note:
The 100 hours of counselling practice may exceed the duration of the programme. Please take this into consideration when applying for the Master's programme.
You will have to pay for your own personal therapy on the programme and may have to pay for counselling supervision so you should be aware of the additional cost and time implications of this as well as of completing your placement.
Understanding in Counselling (30 credits)
Our Understanding in Counselling module aims to help you develop an awareness and understanding of issues of power culture and inclusivity difference and social justice and how these impact on the therapeutic relationship and the wider lives of individuals.
Integration in Counselling (15 credits)
This module aims to provide you with a solid understanding of a range of therapeutic and practice related issues. For the assessment you will have the opportunity to explore an area of counselling that is suited to your interests.
Personal and Professional Development and Reflexivity (15 credits)
This module aims to support your personal and professional development as required by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This includes the opportunity to attend our annual counselling conference where you will experience a broad range of guest speakers.
Counselling Dissertation (60 credits)
You will research and produce a 15000 word dissertation on a counselling topic or your choice.
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