Program Overview
The Counselling & Psychotherapy at Leeds Beckett University is a Postgraduate Diploma 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 Counselling & 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 660 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counselling & 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
- Personal and Professional Development 1 and 2
- Relational Framework
- Becoming a Therapist
- Therapeutic Skills
- Therapeutic Process and Supervision
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree and have completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent (at least 90 hours study).
All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 660 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 660 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leeds Beckett University 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 Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has...
University Profile- Start Date in 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24