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  Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (MSc)


Birkbeck, University of London    Birkbeck Centre for Counselling

Part time October, January MSc 3 years part-time
Nursing & Health (27) Psychology (31)

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Are you interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind and helping others navigate their emotional journeys? Look no further than our MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. This programme, accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and the British Psychoanalytical Council, equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a professional psychodynamic counsellor or psychotherapist. With a focus on psychoanalytic principles and personal development, you'll gain insights into personality development, group dynamics, and institutional influences. Our experienced faculty and emphasis on practical experience ensure you'll be ready for a fulfilling career in this rewarding field.

About the course

There are many different types of counselling, each based on their own concepts and orientations.

Psychodynamic counselling offers a model for understanding the human personality and how it develops, our network of relationships and how we interact with others, how psychological problems may originate and the repetitive patterns that maintain them, and how personal change takes place.

Our MSc Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy establishes an understanding of psychoanalytic-based theory and covers the technical processes of counselling, while developing the personal and professional awareness required for effective practice as defined by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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Entry Requirements

ur standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent international qualification, however, professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience are taken into consideration positively and may be accepted in place of a degree. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

You will need to have a minimum of six months' full-time experience in a helping/listening role or equivalent experience. You should also have completed a counselling/psychotherapy course at Certificate of Higher Education level or equivalent.

We will request a short assignment from non-standard entrants.




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