The School of Psychology has recently added MA Advancing Counselling Practice to its postgraduate provision. Successful completion of this qualification will develop your practice and professional standing as well as aiding in meeting the requirements for band B under the new Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework.
Find out more about MA Advancing Counselling Practice and why you should study at Sunderland by reading this article!
What is MA Advancing Counselling Practice?
If you are currently a practising counsellor, you can advance your undergraduate training and experience through studying our exciting new MA. Our programme offers evidence based, effective, and professional practice in a modern, mental health landscape to enhance your skills.
You will apply contemporary evidence and theory to develop your core model whilst cultivating a wider understanding of alternative theories and perspectives to your current approach to practise.
Our MA programme also offers specialist routes, meaning upon successful completion of the course, you will have an exit award title of MA Advancing Counselling Practice (Adult) or MA Advancing Counselling Practice (CYP), the latter providing specialist recognition for practitioners working with children and young people.
"The counselling team are really excited to be offering this new programme which gives counselling practitioners in the region the opportunity to advance their practice and professional standing with a masters-level course."
Chris Keech, Programme Leader
Why study at Sunderland?
At the University of Sunderland, we are proud to be offering a masters-level progression for qualified counselling practitioners who hold a level 6 qualification or equivalent, which is a first for the region.
Our teaching is reflective of a contemporary mental health landscape, meaning our students will develop approaches to working with specific clients, patients and more through research and case-focused study. As well as counselling theory, your learning will be influenced by the expertise of mental health professionals from outside the field of counselling, expanding your knowledge.
Furthermore, the School of Psychology was awarded an Athena Swan Bronze in 2021 in recognition of our efforts in supporting and transforming gender equity. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive and supportive learning community.
Facilities
Our MA programme will be taught in the new School of Psychology, part of the brand new facilities in the Murray Health building on City Campus, which has recently undergone an £8 million renovation.
The new School of Psychology area includes a 60-person IT Skills lab, digital 1-2-1 spaces, Silent Study zones, 30-person seminar rooms and student breakout spaces. We also have a range of excellent library resources you can access, which are located on Level One of Murray Health.
How do I apply?
Our brand new MA Advancing Counselling Practice opens September 2024, so apply now and visit our course page for further information.
You can also learn more about our School of Psychology, including our facilities and projects, as well as find out what it’s like at Sunderland by reading our student stories.
We’d love to meet you, so join us at one of our Open Days to discover more about the University of Sunderland.
Published: 6 November 2023