Course Overview
The MSc MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at Abertay University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. An on-campus MSc for graduates, practising counsellors and people in helping roles who want to study counselling and psychotherapy as an advanced academic discipline without a clinical placement. Explore pluralistic approaches and develop counselling-informed skills that can feed into advanced practice, further training or doctoral study. Our MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies is a rigorous, academic Master’s at SCQF Level 11 (180 credits). International tuition fees are £18,950 per year, home/UK fees are £7,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 UK Qualifications
🌍 Requirements by Country
Country-specific entry requirements are not yet available. Please check the university website for your country's requirements.
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,900
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and Funding Postgraduate study is a significant investment, so it’s important to understand the full picture. The tuition fees you’ll pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you’re studying. If you’re studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following: Scotland England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland International Fee Status Your fee statu
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 This Course at Abertay University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £29,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £34,000 | £39,500 |
UK Average for Subject
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,500 | £25,000 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £25,000 | £28,500 |
Benchmark values use UK subject-average graduate salary data where available.
Course vs UK Subject Benchmark
Provider salary trend: up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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