MSc Integrative Psychotherapy
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Discover how relational depth, ethical awareness and reflective practice can shape your journey into professional psychotherapy. The MSc Integrative Psychotherapy at Birmingham Newman University is a part-time, four-year course designed for those ready to train as UKCP-registered psychotherapists. Whether you are continuing from previous counselling experience or starting a new direction, the course offers a clear and supportive route into the profession. You will join a learning community that values personal growth, academic integrity and reflective development, helping you build confidence and clarity in your therapeutic practice.
Why Study This Course?
Studying the MSc Integrative Psychotherapy at Birmingham Newman University offers more than academic training. It provides a reflective and inclusive space to explore your interest in working with others, while developing the core skills and ethical awareness that underpin effective therapeutic relationships. Whether you are continuing from previous counselling experience or starting afresh, you will be supported at every stage of your journey towards UKCP registration.
Explore Psychotherapy Through Relational Practice.
Psychotherapy is rooted in empathy, insight and ethical understanding, and this course helps you apply these principles in practice. You will study key therapeutic models, including gestalt, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, all integrated through a relational lens. You will also explore areas such as human development, mental health, ethics and research. The course encourages you to reflect on your own experiences and apply therapeutic knowledge in diverse settings.
Supportive and Personalised Learning.
At Birmingham Newman University, you will be part of a collaborative academic community that values honesty, reflection and care. The course is taught by experienced tutors who provide guidance throughout your learning. With a focus on participation and personal development, you will be encouraged to explore your potential in a safe and respectful environment. You will learn from others in your group, share experiences and build confidence in your ability to connect with people.
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You must have a first degree in any subject (minimum classification 2:2) or equivalent. 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. Those with a 1st degree, but without a level 3 qualification, are encouraged to apply for the Newman Introductory Certificate in Counselling and then, on successful completion, apply for the MSc Integrative Psychotherapy. Applications will sometimes be considered from those who can demonstrate significant transferrable skills from using counselling skills in a workplace or voluntary setting. Guidelines on how to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate these transferable competencies can be requested from our admissions team. Applicants who meet the criteria may be invited to demonstrate their personal and academic suitability for undertaking professional training at interview. This will usually take place on line. The programme has a limited number of places and applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible in order to be considered. Candidates selected for interview will usually be notified between Feb and June prior to the September start date. Birmingham Newman’s?Record of Prior Learning (RPcL/RPel) policy?can be applied to any applicants who consider they have qualifications or experience that may warrant them being granted exemption from elements of a particular course. Applicants will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)?clearance prior to starting the course.?
The full-time course fee, for UK home students, for September 2025 is: £4,225
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.
Where This Course Can Take You. Graduates of the MSc Integrative Psychotherapy go on to practise in private settings, the NHS, education and the voluntary sector. The course equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work with relational depth and professional integrity. With a strong focus on reflective practice and ethical standards, you will be prepared to support others in a range of therapeutic contexts. Successful completion leads to eligibility for UKCP registration, opening doors to meaningful and impactful work.
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.
