COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University is delivered online, offering a flexible learning structure over one year full-time or up to two years part-time, making it suitable for professional counsellors and therapists who require distance learning. The program combines academic study with professional training, providing nationally and internationally recognised qualifications at Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, or Master’s level. It is designed to enhance students’ understanding of professional counselling practice while developing theoretical knowledge, evidence-based application, and critical reflection. Students engage with modules such as Counselling Ethics and the Law, Reflecting on Clinical Practice, Independent Study, and Research and the Professional Parts 1 and 2, culminating in a Dissertation that demonstrates their ability to conduct rigorous research and apply it to professional contexts. Throughout the course, learners are encouraged to develop self-awareness, reflexivity, and reflective practice, which are essential for personal and professional growth. The online format allows students to balance their studies with ongoing professional commitments, ensuring that learning is practical, relevant, and directly applicable to real-world counselling settings. Graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, research skills, and professional competence necessary to work confidently and ethically as counsellors or psychotherapists, prepared to support clients effectively across diverse clinical environments.