Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling is a recognised qualification to practice as a counsellor.
| Name | Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (3 years) part time |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Open for online applications | 3rd October 2022 |
| Application deadlines |
7th November 2022 11th April 2023 26th June 2023 |
| Programme Co-Directors | Mandy Laing / Tanya Richardson |
Taught over three years of part-time study, it combines theoretical insights from the psychodynamic and person-centred traditions with practical experience gained in a range of counselling agencies. Note that progression from the first year of the programme requires an interview designed to determine your professional suitability.
For information on how to apply for the Pg Diploma (3 years) and also how to apply for direct entry to year two click on the Applications link (below)
Why choose the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling?
The Postgraduate Diploma is a recognised qualification to practice as a counsellor. Taught over three years of part-time study (including the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies in year one) it combines theoretical insights from the psychodynamic and person-centred traditions with practical experience gained in a range of agencies.
Studying at a world-class institution, you will benefit from outstanding resources to support your learning on this established and recognised programme. You will be facilitated in your learning by the core tutors who are experienced practitioners of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as by a personal tutor who will meet with you regularly throughout the Diploma, a practice supervisor who will help you reflect on your counselling work, and by an Interpersonal Learning Group tutor.
The programme is validated by COSCA, the professional counselling body for Scotland, so students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling will also receive a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills and a COSCA Diploma in Counselling.
You will gain professional experience of individual adult counselling while on the Diploma. However, you will also be able to develop your experience of working with couples and/or with children and young people by undertaking additional option courses and practice placements with relevant agencies if you so wish.
The programme provides a high level of student-tutor contact and close supervision of counselling practice, in line with both professional and academic requirements.
If you have questions regarding the applications process please email Sue Larsen, Programme Administrator - sue.larsen@ed.ac.uk
For further information on the programme itself please email Tanya Richardson, Co-Programme Director - tanya.richardson@ed.ac.uk