Integrative Psychotherapy MSc
Postgraduate
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This is a UPCA/UKCP accredited training which provides students with the academic, clinical and personal learning necessary to achieve registration as a UKCP-registered psychotherapist. Graduates from this programme go on to work as psychotherapists and counsellors in a range of public, private and voluntary sector contexts. The programme prepares students to work effectively with a wide range of adult clients.
The MSC in Integrative Psychotherapy combines rigorous academic learning of relevant theoretical and practical knowledge alongside a strong emphasis upon developing reflective capacity and personal competence. Alongside their academic learning students are required to complete a clinical placement from their second year onwards where they will do a minimum of 450 hours of client work. They will also attend ongoing personal therapy across the four years for a minimum of 160 hours.
Why Study This Course?
This is a comprehensive and in-depth training which prepares you to work with a wide range of complex clients.
The programme has a strong regional reputation and is currently the only UPCA/UKCP accredited training programme in the West Midlands region
Training as a registered psychotherapist takes you straight into the profession at the top level according to the SCoPEd framework now governing counselling and psychotherapy in the UK
Teaching team
– Faisal Mahmood (Head of Subject (Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies)
– Joanne Adams (Lecturer / Placement Manager)
– Kathryn Broome (Lecturer / Programme lead Introductory Cert Counselling)
– Stephanie Carr (Lecturer)
– Emily Evans (Senior Lecturer / Joint Programme lead FD)
– Carl Flynn (Senior Lecturer / Programme lead PWP)
– Sam Gallo (Senior Lecturer / Programme lead MSc Integrative Counselling)
– Kiran Kalsi (Lecturer)
– Karen Lee (Senior Lecturer)
– Linda Luckhurst (Senior Lecturer / Programme lead Advanced Diploma Psychotherapy)
– Awisha Magar (Lecturer)
– Bill Naylor (Senior Lecturer / Programme lead Counselling, MH & Wellbeing)
– Steve Roberts (Senior Lecturer / Joint Programme lead FD)
– Cassie Rowland (Lecturer)
– James Sedgwick (Senior Lecturer / Programme lead MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy)
– Rebekah Woodhouse (Senior Lecturer / Programme lead Joint Honours and Top Up)
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Entry requirements
We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren’t listed, don’t worry – our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full entry requirements.
• A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above.
• Applicants will usually have completed a face-to-face level 3 qualification in counselling skills.
• Experience of supporting individuals in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity is usually also required.
If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0. (Other English language qualifications are also accepted. Please contact admissions for further information).
Consideration will be given to applicants with lower grade in qualifications (e.g. a 3rd class degree or non-honours degree) who have a relevant range of post study professional experience. Professional experience will be considered by the programme leader in conjunction with the quality office on an individual basis.
Please contact Admissions if you have any questions.
Course fees
The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 is: £5,120. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025/26 academic cycle.
Fees for the 2025/26 academic year can be found on our Student Finance pages.
Additional costs
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Placement Information
Throughout your MSc Integrative Psychotherapy course, you will engage in supervised clinical placements that are carefully integrated with your academic learning. From your second year, you will begin working directly with clients in real-world settings, completing a minimum of 450 hours of client work. These experiences are supported by regular clinical supervision and personal therapy, helping you reflect on your development and deepen your therapeutic insight. You will be guided by experienced professionals and supported by university staff, with progress monitored through structured reflection and assessment. These opportunities are designed to help you apply theory to practice and grow into a confident, ethical and relationally aware psychotherapist.
What careers can I consider
This is a professional qualification aimed at individuals hoping to go on and work as a counsellor or psychotherapist. Graduates of the programme have gone on to work in a range of statutory settings including the NHS and third sector organisations. Many students will set up their own private practices.
Accreditations and Exemptions
The MSc Integrative Psychotherapy is accredited by the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA), a member organisation of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Successful completion of all academic, clinical and personal development requirements leads to eligibility for UKCP registration. The course provides a strong foundation for working in private practice, the NHS and the voluntary sector.
