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Candidates must hold one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 or international equivalent)
• Masters in Psychology or related subject (minimum Merit or international equivalent) - this includes a Masters in Psychology (Conversion) (minimum Merit or international equivalent)

One of these qualifications must confer eligibility for Graduate Basis Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.

Additional entry requirements relate to initial counselling training and work experience.

Candidates whose first language is not English require the following certificate:

• IELTS test minimum scores - 7.5 overall, 7 other sections;

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years.

Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the programme.

• You will require a minimum level of basic counselling skills training. Normally, this criterion might be met by completing a Certificate in Counselling Skills which is typically a 90 - 100-hour part time course (over the course of one academic year).

It might also be met via a short/intensive course, but this should typically total approximately 90 hours. Importantly, the training should include some practice work/role play.

If already qualified as a counsellor, CBT therapist or psychotherapist, you can meet this criterion through your initial practice qualification.

If you have completed your counselling skills training as part of a combined undergraduate degree, please outline the number of hours of training undertaken on your personal statement.

We can accept applications from those who do not have the minimum level of a counselling skills certificate, however if your total number of training hours is less than 90 hours, we would anticipate that you would also need to evidence training in an allied field to meet this criterion and be invited to interview. This should be explained on the personal statement.

• You also need to evidence professional experience of using counselling skills, for example gained through voluntary work or paid employment in supportive roles.

Example roles include (but are not limited to) working or volunteering as a support worker, assistant psychologist, helpline volunteer or befriender.

If already qualified as a counsellor or psychotherapist, you might meet this criterion through previous therapeutic work.

We do not set a minimum number of hours of voluntary or paid use of counselling skills but would note that typically candidates have a minimum of one year’s experience prior to being invited to interview.