Program Overview
The Therapeutic Counselling at University of Greenwich is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 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 Therapeutic Counselling 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Therapeutic Counselling 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
- The Integrative Relationship in Context (20 credits)
- Professional Aspects of the Integrative Relationship in Context (20 credits)
- The Integrative Relationship & Practice 1: Professional Issues (20 credits)
- The Integrative Relationship and Therapeutic Counselling (20 credits)
- Professional Aspects of the Integrative Relationship (20 credits)
- The Integrative Relationship & Practice 2 (20 credits)
- Advanced Clinical Theory and Practice (20 credits)
- Counselling Research Methodology and Project (40 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants should have:
- An honours degree at 2:1 or above
- PLUS some knowledge of counselling skills
- PLUS experience of working with people in a helping capacity.
- Applicants are required to submit a separate personal statement of at least 500 words in support of their interest in pursuing counsellor training. Eligible applicants will then be invited to attend a small group information session, plus a formal one to one interview.
- Applicants with suitable prior learning may seek direct entry. You may gain exemption from the first year courses thereby completing the programme in two years.
- Applicants seeking direct entry will be required to present a portfolio demonstrating successful completion of counselling training at equivalent postgraduate certificate and/or diploma level.
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0 or above or an equivalent rating in another recognised language testing system.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich
University of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom
University of Greenwich 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- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months