Applicants should have the following:

Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society
upper second class or first class degree in psychology
Certificate in Counselling Skills (comprising a minimum of 75 class hours)
one year's experience of working in a one to one helping role
the standard University levels of proficiency for English Language.
You should state the grade achieved for your undergraduate research project on your application.

In addition, applicants should:

be academically able to succeed at doctoral level and able to develop professional practice to doctoral level
have reached a level of maturity, which is not to do with age, to enable them to work with the emotional demands of vulnerable clients and the personal development aspects of the course
be open-minded and respectful of diverse views and perspectives
have the capacity for self reflection and be open to feedback from others
demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills and sensitivity to others
have the ability to synthesise and communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing.
Health assessment/declaration - applicants must be in good health. Those offered a place are required to complete a questionnaire and be prepared to undergo a medical examination if necessary.

Disclosure of Criminal Background - the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not apply and all convictions, including those which are spent, must be disclosed. This is in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants who are offered a place must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form. All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary.

Occasionally applicants are eligible for entry under an Accredited Prior Learning scheme. We review these applications on an individual basis. Our policy is based on HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Counselling Psychologists and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet relevant Standards of Proficiency. ielts Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component , toefl ibt Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.