Program Overview
The Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Integrating Psychotherapeutic Theory and Practice
- Professional Practice 1
- Current Developments in Psychotherapeutic Theory and Practice
- Research Methods, Ethics and Law in Psychotherapeutic Practice
- Professional Integrative Practice
- Professional Practice 2
- Independent Scholarship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You\'ll need a relevant undergraduate degree
- You\xc2\x92ll need experience working with people and excellent communications and listening skills
- For students whose first language is not English, you\'ll need to sit the IELTS test and score within band seven for both written and speaking English or Pearson equivalent
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required at the point of accepting a place at the University. The Disclosure and Barring Service was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012 and will now provide the criminal records checking service for this programme.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 27 February 2026
- Start Date 27 February 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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