Overview
The
MA Counselling degree consists of two components: The
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling component is accredited by the
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). It runs over a period of one year and is designed to offer training of sufficient duration and depth to equip the successful course member to practise professionally in the role of counsellor. Students may opt to receive the Postgraduate Diploma after the first year or progress to the full research-based
MA in Counselling.
The central theoretical model for the course is the person-centred approach developed by the late Carl Rogers. All trainees undertake a placement in the University Counselling Service and thus have the unique opportunity of theoretical, clinical and experiential study on the same campus. Further counselling opportunities are available at other counselling agencies in the city of Norwich.
The course is also unique in exploring the implications of person centred theory and practice for spiritual understanding and development. For this aspect of the course, links have been established with the Julian Shrine in Norwich, an internationally renowned centre of pilgrimage and scholarly activity.
Research Methods Training
The 2011-12 dates for the Research Methods Training sessions are detailed below:
Friday/Saturday 16 and 17 September 2011
Friday/Saturday 7 and 8 October 2011
Friday/Saturday 11 and 12 November 2011
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Please click to access information supplied by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy about the qualities associated with potential counsellors.
Course Organiser
Prof Anne Cockburn
Why Choose Us?
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning is one of the UK's leading centres for research and teaching in education, offering a distinctively broad range of programmes at Postgraduate level.
We are a diverse community of practitioners, scholars and academics who teach, research, and provide professional development. We seek to equip educationalists and other professionals with the skills and insights they need as part of their continued professional development at a time of rapid educational and organisational change.
The School is nationally and internationally recognised for its work in educational innovation and social change; literacy and development; and mathematics education. We have extensive links with overseas agencies and organisations and strong working relationships with practitioners, educators and policymakers in all sectors of the education system and other related professional fields. We are proud of both our local roots and our international reach and our partnerships with schools and colleges, with adult educational groups and with governments and universities are greatly valued.
We use a variety of teaching technologies, including lectures, seminars, practical work and IT e-learning resources. These are delivered by experienced members of academic staff, often in a relatively informal learning environment within small groups. Assessment is usually by written assignments and a dissertation. A continuous control process ensures that our teaching quality continues to develop, and students have access to a number of quality-control channels including student feedback forms, debriefing meetings, and the Student Liaison Committee to help us monitor, evaluate and develop current practice.
There are many external indicators which endorse the quality of our teaching and research. These include top ratings within the National Student Satisfaction survey, '+3' Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognition, and "Outstanding" recognition by OfSTED for our programmes of Initial Teacher Education.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects. A high proportion of our Masters graduates occupy senior posts in schools, universities and ministries all over the world.
The University of East Anglia provides a professional
Careers Centre and, together with the School's Academic Careers Adviser, we will help students to pursue their chosen career path and develop their employability skills.
Come and Visit Us
Our
Open Days will give you the opportunity to experience the University of East Anglia's unique campus atmosphere.
You will have the chance to attend subject-specific talks and presentations about student life and finance. You will also be able to talk directly to academics, admissions staff and current students giving you a first-hand impression of
life at the University of East Anglia - check out the
accommodation,
learning resources,
student support, and our
sport and entertainment facilities.
If you are not able to visit us in person, check out our
Virtual Open Day experience which we hope will help to provide you with an insight into life and study at the University of East Anglia.
Further Information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying
please do contact us:
Admissions Office (Education and Lifelong Learning)
Tel: +44 (0)1603 593252
Email:
pgedu.admiss@uea.ac.uk
Please click here to download the
School of Education and Lifelong Learning Postgraduate Prospectus or register your details via our
Online Enquiry Form.
International candidates are also actively encouraged to
access the University's International section of our website.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to be graduates (of any discipline), but those with other professional qualifications or who can demonstrate appropriate academic skills will be considered. More importantly, applicants will be expected to have undertaken previous counselling or counselling skills training.
Applicants from the UK should have undertaken or be in the process of undertaking a
Certificate in Counselling Skills, ideally in the person-centre approach, and overseas applicants should be able to demonstrate significant experience in a helping role.
More details regarding entry requirements are in the course brochure, but the most important thing is to ensure that you have engaged in appropriate counselling skills training prior to making your application.
Please click here to download the
School of Education and Lifelong Learning Counselling Brochure.
Students for whom English is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
· IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.0 listening, 6.0 speaking, 6.5 writing 6.5 reading)
· TOEFL: Internet-based score of 100 (minimum 19 listening, 21 speaking, 20 writing and 21 reading)
· PTE (Pearson): 70 (minimum 55 listening, 55 speaking, 62 writing, 62 reading
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests such as TOEIC and the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English are also accepted by the university. Please check with the Admissions Office for further details including the scores or grades required.
INTO UEA and INTO UEA London run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk (INTO UEA Norwich) or pseuealondon@into.uk.com (INTO UEA London).
Special Entry Requirements
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN: Disclosure of Criminal Background for Those with Access to Children
All applicants who have been offered a place to study the course will be required to obtain a fresh Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure.
An application pack will be sent from the University (this usually happens from April onwards). This should be completed and returned as soon as possible.
General information about this process can be obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau Website.
Year 1
Compulsory Study (120 credits)
Students will select 120 credits from the following module(s).
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Credits |
Period |
The Diploma course is designed to offer training of sufficient duration and depth to equip the successful course member to practice professionally in the role of counsellor.
The course programme ensures that full attention is paid to achieving a balance of work on:
(i) the understanding of counselling theory.
(ii) the acquisition of counselling attitudes and skills.
(iii) using group and individual supervision.
(iv) monitoring and furthering personal development.
(v) practical counselling experience.
(vi) spiritual dimensions of counselling.
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120 |
Year Period |
Year 2
Compulsory Study (60 credits)
Students will select 60 credits from the following module(s).
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Credits |
Period |
This module is intended for counsellors and psychotherapists. It aims to deepen and consolidate your knowledge and appreciation of person-centred or focusing and experiential psychotherapy theory and practice through carrying out research into professional practice. It will also provide you with knowledge and insight into the research process; develop your skills in understanding, analysing and applying research findings to professional practice; and encourage you to view research as integral to good professional practice.
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EDUNM03X |
60 |
Year Period |
Disclaimer
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.
Fees And Funding
Fees for the academic year 2012/2013 will be:
Postgraduate Diploma
- UK/EU Students: £6,900
- International Students: £11,900
Master of Arts (in addition to the above fee)
- UK/EU Students: £1,665
- International Students: £3,965
Living Expenses
Approximately £7,500 living expenses will be needed to adequately support yourself.
Scholarships and Funding
A variety of
Scholarships may be offered to UK students. Please click here for more detailed information about
funding for UK students.
The University offers around £1 million of
Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study. Please click here for further information about
fees and funding for International students.
How To Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
You can
apply online, or by downloading the
hard copy application form, or by using the application form in the University’s Postgraduate Prospectus.
Further Information
To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our
online enquiry form.
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email:
admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the
International Students section of our website.
