MSc Counselling and Psychology in Educational Settings

Entry requirements:
- University or College graduates holding a degree in Psychology or Education.
- University of College graduates holding a degree on a closely related subject containing a significant element of Psychology.

Requirements for Registration:

• Copy of the latest studies certificate
• CV (in English)
• Reference Letters (2)
• Very good knowledge of English (IELTS 6.5 level or equivalent) *
• Academic interview
• Photos (2)
• Copy of ID-card/ passport
• Copy of criminal record

* Candidates without official English language certificates can sit the English language placement test of Mediterranean College.

The programme is designed for students who wish to specialise in psychology applied to educational / school settings. The MSc in Counselling & Psychology in Educational Settings is also designed to help students work effectively as an educational psychologist with children, young people, teachers, parents and other professionals. Students will acquire the essential theoretical and empirical knowledge as well as essential counselling skills, emphasising on systemic therapy, to meet the profession’s demands. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge to prevent and address the various difficulties that are shaped and expressed in the school environment.

The programme consists of six (6) 20-credit modules and the postgraduate dissertation (60 credits).

Via the two “in action” modules (i.e. School Context, Ethics & Legislation in Action in year 1 and Counselling Skills in Action in year 2), students will take part in supervised placement and gain practical experience in an appropriate applied setting to supplement their learning on the programme. It will be the students’ responsibility to secure a placement and satisfy any requirements of that placement, however the College will support students in finding a suitable placement. Students need to accumulate a minimum total of 100 placement hours and 20 supervision hours.

Graduates of this programme can work in a range of settings, such as:

• Schools and nurseries
• Counselling services & centres
• Community support & social welfare units
• Humanitarian and development NGOs
• Health sector settings
• Private practice as counsellors
• Alternatively, they can continue their studies towards a PhD or work abroad.