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DCounsPsych Counselling Psychology / Entry requirements
Year of entry: 2024
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Academic entry qualification overview
Bachelors degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 or international equivalent). Candidates with a lower classification also require a Master's level qualification at Merit minimum.
English language
Candidates whose first language is not English require the following certificate:
- IELTS test minimum scores - 7.5 overall, 7 other sections;
English language test validity
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.
Professional entry qualification
You will require basic counselling skills training and professional experience of using such skills.
This criterion might be met, for example, by completing a Certificate in Counselling Skills, or through employment or voluntary experience in a role using counselling skills.
You must also have British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).