PsychD in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology
Admissions Criteria
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society.
- At least an upper second class degree in psychology or equivalent for overseas candidates.
- Sufficient personal maturity, stability and robustness to cope with the demands of the course.
Account will be taken of relevant experience in therapeutic practice and research, but neither will be considered a pre-requisite for admission.
Candidates whose first language is not English are required to have passed International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) at grade 7 (or higher).
Course Pathway
1st Degree in Psychology/Equivalent to give GBC from the BPS | ||
Selection procedure | ||
Admitted to PsychD Programme | ||
PsychD Year 1 | ||
PsychD Year 2 | ||
PsychD Year 3 | Doctor of Psychology (Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology) Eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society and to be registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council | |
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Please note that this would be relevant only if a Year 2 place became available on the course. We could only accept into Year 2 trainees who have completed at least the first year of BPS accredited training in Counselling Psychology, although it may be required that such candidates take the Year 1 module on 'Qualitative Research Methods'.
Closing date for applications
The closing date for applications for entry in September 2013 is 1 February 2013, after which a short list for interviews will be drawn up. Late applications will not normally be considered due to the short time scale and volume of applications received.
Interview Dates
Interviews for entry to the course in September 2013 will be held during April 2013.
All short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting of the course officers and will be required to complete a written exercise and participate in an observed group discussion.
Applicants should be aware that trainees will be subject to checks by the Criminal Records Bureau during the course of their training and that some Trusts will require trainees to complete successful occupational health checks prior to seeing clients. In light of this we encourage disclosure of health issues at an early stage so that we can think together about managing any particular issues or challenges that the trainee may face.