DCouns Counselling: The University of Manchester

Course description

The Professional Doctorate in Counselling offers a unique opportunity to experienced practitioners for professional development through an in-depth exploration of contemporary issues and by undertaking original research in the field. There is an emphasis on the close links between theory, research and practice throughout the programme. It combines taught elements and professional seminars covering important current developments in counselling together with training in contemporary approaches to applied research and evaluation. In addition, course members undertake a substantial research project in an area of direct relevance to practice.

Module details

There are three specialist course units relevant to the theory, research and practice of counselling. These cover the following areas: Approaches to Mental and Emotional Health and Psychopathology; Counselling, Psychotherapy and Society; and Counselling in a Specialist Setting. Each course unit comprises 30 hours of lectures and discussion, which will be linked with additional tutorials, seminars and directed reading. Attendance at the University will be one day per month from Sept/Oct through to July. In addition to the specialist units, students also complete a programme of research training.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed for trained and practising counsellors and psychotherapists. Participants use it for professional development and promotion within existing and new work settings, health service, education, private practice.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: A Masters degree in counselling or a relevant subject, such as education, psychology, sociology, or nursing and health studies.

Professional entry qualification: In addition all applicants must have at least three years experience of working within a counselling context under supervision.