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Psychotherapy Studies

Duration
5-7 Years
Start
September 2023
Delivery
Distance Learning

Our Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapy Studies is designed for experienced psychotherapists or health professionals who wish to contribute to research and the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field.

Why study with us

  • This course is delivered entirely online, so you can work flexibly and combine personal development with your everyday professional practice.
  • You’ll be supported and encouraged to communicate your research findings in peer reviewed journals, enabling you to make a contribution to both theory and practice in psychotherapy.
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What you'll do

  • As a student on this course you’ll be part of an experienced research-active team and get to immerse yourself in our lively research culture through conferences, events, access to external speakers and opportunities to share your work in progress.

Module overview

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

Future Careers

This course has been specially designed to advance your career development as a psychotherapy professional who is engaged in research which will advance knowledge and professional practice within the field. This will lead to associated benefits for your employer, patients, clients and the wider profession.

Fees and funding

2022/23
UK
Full-time£5,000 per year (year 1-4), £1,000 per year thereafter
Part-time£2,500 per year
Final year writing-up (first 6 months)£750
Final year writing-up (second 6 months)£1,550
International
Full-timeTo be confirmed per year (year 1-4), £1,000 per year thereafter

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is based in the School of Community Health and Midwifery located in the Faculty of Health and Care

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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