COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING

The School of Psychology at the University of East London has a longstanding leading position in postgraduate professional training. Our teachings span from traditional specialisms to new and pioneering pathways into psychological practice.

We offer courses that will prepare you to contribute towards positive change at individual, organisational and societal levels. Whether you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree, already work in the sector or want to completely shift careers, you can be part of that change.

Every course is geared towards helping you build professional skills. Whether you end up working in the NHS, charities, social enterprises, private healthcare, consulting with organisations or creating your own business, you’ll be confident tackling the challenges you face, leaving you in a great position when you graduate.

Our courses are practical and professional, which when combined with a comprehensive skills curriculum will equip you with a competitive edge for the world of work.

Accredited

We are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP).

Employment Connections

Our connections allow guest lectures from real-world specialists, exciting opportunities for you to liaise and engage with international experts, as well as opportunities to carry out research in relevant applied contexts.

Exciting Placements

We work with MIND, the NHS, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Centrepoint, Women’s Aid, the National Autistic Society and occupational psychology consultancies including SHL, OPM Consulting, MDV and A&DC to find you placements.

Expert Teachers And Tutors

Our experts are engaging with professional bodies and organisations, and sharing this expertise with you during our teaching, ensuring your learning reflects the industry’s latest developments and new ideas.

Top Facilities

The School of Psychology is equipped with specialist facilities so you can practise your skills in real-life situations There are library services open 24/7 and a psychology librarian.

We have been offering professional training for almost 60 years and continue to lead the way in everything we do – from the areas we research to the courses we design. Some of our postgraduate courses are the only ones of their kind in Europe.

We come highly recommended through our professional body accreditations and other sources.

Our Master of Science (MSc) Humanitarian Intervention is included as one of the recommended courses of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy; a global learning initiative, facilitating opportunities to enable people to prepare and respond to crisis.

Upon completion you might return to your current role, change jobs, or even set up your own business or practice. The best bit is that through our professional and practical emphasis and skills development, you’ll be able to make an impact straight away. By completing placements and internships alongside your study, you’ll already have hours of experience.

Course Entry requirements

Master of Science (MSc) Applied Positive Psychology and Pathways (On Campus & Distance Learning Option)

Minimum 2.1 honours degree, preferably in Social Sciences. We will also consider a minimum 2:2 Honours degree with relevant work experience

Start date Duration

Master of Science (MSc) Business Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Counselling and Psychotherapy

Minimum 2.2 Honours degree

PGDip: Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline

Master of Arts (MA) Counselling and Psychotherapy

Professional Doctorate Counselling Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Integrative Counselling and Coaching

Master of Science (MSc) Integrative Counselling and Coaching

MA: Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Minimum of 2:1 Honours degree in psychology (BPS accredited)

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree

January One year full-time (On Campus & Distance Learning options), Two years parttime (On Campus & Distance Learning options)

September

January One year full-time, Two years part-time

September

September Two years part-time

September Three years part-time

September Three years full-time

September PGDip: Two years part-time

September MSc: Three years part-time

Course Entry requirements

Master of Science (MSc) Humanitarian Intervention (Distance Learning)

Master of Science (MSc) Occupational and Organisational Psychology

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Supervision in counselling, coaching and other helping professions (Distance Learning)

Foundation counselling skills (distance learning)

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree

Start date Duration

January One year full-time, Two years part-time

September

Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Psychology (BPS Accredited

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree

January One year full-time, Two years part-time

September

September One year part-time

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (prior Counselling training is required)

Intercultural counselling practice and processes (distance learning)

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (prior Counselling training is required)

January Twelve weeks part-time

May Twelve weeks part-time View