GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
MA Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
6.5
IELTS
€30k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 2 years full-time / 3 years part-timeDuration
- 240 creditsTotal Credits
- Eligibility for BACP personal accreditationProfessional Accreditation
- Emphasis on diversity and multiculturalismFocus Area
- Includes clinical placement and dissertationKey Components
This Master of Arts program is designed for individuals aspiring to become qualified professional counselors. It provides a strong theoretical foundation in psychodynamic counseling and psychotherapy, integrating both classical and contemporary theories with a focus on diversity and multiculturalism in practice. The curriculum emphasizes psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational psychoanalytic perspectives, encouraging students to connect personal, clinical, and theoretical knowledge through various learning activities.
Curriculum
The programme is structured over two years for full-time study and three years for part-time study, totaling 240 credits. Students will engage in compulsory modules covering theoretical foundations, practical skills, research methods, and a clinical placement, culminating in a dissertation.
- Year 1 (Full-time)
- Counsellor Competencies and Attitudes
- Psychodynamic Theories
- Reflective Practitioner
- Multidisciplinary Research Methods
- Year 2 (Full-time)
- Advanced Theory
- Clinical Placement
- Dissertation
- Part-time (Years 1-3)
- Counsellor Competencies and Attitudes
- Psychodynamic Theories
- Reflective Practitioner
- Multidisciplinary Research Methods
- Advanced Theory
- Clinical Placement
- Research Methods
- Applied Psychoanalysis
- Dissertation
Careers
Graduates are prepared for careers in counselling, teaching, support and welfare work, advocacy, and mentoring. The programme aims to develop critical thinking, interpersonal and therapeutic skills, diverse communication methods, and research capabilities.
- Counsellor
- Teacher
- Support and welfare worker
- Advocate
- Mentor
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degreeAt least second class standard in a relevant subject.
Certificate in Counselling/Counselling SkillsRequired.
IELTS6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0
Applicants should also have experience of working in a related field or where interpersonal communication skills are central. Relevant work experience is also considered. Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in psychodynamic theory and practice is required, supported by CV, references, and personal statement. Applicants must also demonstrate emotional insight, robustness, and the ability to provide a reliable, honest, containing, and reflexive relationship to clients, evaluated through the application and interview process. Successful applicants must also meet 'Fitness to Train' requirements.
Fees
Tuition (international)£25,500 per year (full-time)
Tuition (home)£11,800 per year (full-time) / £7,850 per year (part-time)
LivingNot specified, but students are responsible for additional costs like stationery and photocopying. Personal therapy and clinical placement hours are also at the student's own cost.
International students cannot study part-time on a student visa.
How to apply
1. Complete the Online Application FormAccess the Goldsmiths online application system.
2. Prepare Required DocumentsGather details of academic qualifications, educational transcripts or certificates, and ensure you have a referee's email address for a reference request or a copy of an academic reference.
3. Write a Personal StatementSubmit a personal statement (Word document or PDF, or completed online) that details your work experience in roles using interpersonal communication/counselling skills, and evidence of your capacity for emotional insight, robustness, and providing a reliable, containing, and reflexive relationship with clients.
4. Submit ApplicationSubmit your completed application form and supporting documents.
5. Interview (if applicable)Admission is often by interview, especially for UK-based applicants. Non-UK applicants may occasionally receive an offer based on their application alone.
6. Disclosure for Therapeutic StudiesIf an offer is made, you will be asked to provide written disclosure of any criminal record, disciplinary record, significant time off work, or significant health problems for review by a panel assessing suitability for therapeutic studies training.
Accreditation
On completion, you will have met the educational requirements to apply for personal accreditation with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).