MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families

Professional Qualification: Applicants hold a relevant professional qualification relating to working with children. These include:

• Social Work (DipSW, BA in Social Studies with DipSW, Masters in Social Work MSW)
• Nursing (Nursing BN, Nursing BA/BSc)
• Teaching (PGCE, B.Ed, MA/MSc in Education)
• Occupational Therapy (BSc, MSc)
• Speech and Language Therapy (BSc, MSc)
• Counselling/Psychotherapy Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc)
• Clinical Psychology/Educational Psychology (PhD, MSc)

OR

Academic Learning: Applicants hold a good second-class honours degree (2.2 or above) in Psychology or related subject

AND

Professional Experience: Applicants must have considerable experience of working directly with children and families. This must include a minimum of two years post qualifying experience (from professional qualification or degree).

AND

Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure: Applicants must present an appropriately clear and up-to-date Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) (formally CRB) check prior to starting the Masters programme. All applicants must successfully complete an interview with academic staff. For non-native speakers of English, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.