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Master of Science in Counselling (Children and Young People) Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus, UK

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GBP 11055

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This course aims to meet the professional accreditation requirements for counselling children and young people that will enable successful graduates (who have also met all required professional practice components) to continue towards accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

On completion of the course, you will have demonstrated the sound practical counselling competence that will enable you to complete the BACP proficiency certificate and apply for BACP registration. Your BCU qualification and BACP registration will enable you seek employment as a counsellor specialized in working with children and young people as you work towards full BACP accreditation.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    11055

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    10224 Per year

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Undergraduate Scholarships 2026

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in January or September 2026.

    The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount of £3,000 in year one and £2,000 in year two. 

    There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application to study at BCU and leave the rest to us.? 

    To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you will need to: 

    1. Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer 
    2. Successfully secure a place on a full-time undergraduate degree course in January or September 2026. 
    3. Enrol at BCU and begin your studies in January or September 2026. 

    Eligible

    The scholarship is available for full-time undergraduate degree courses.

    The following courses are excluded:  

    • Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Acting and Music courses (see details of our Music scholarships for 2026)
    • Sub-degree courses, such as foundation year entry, foundation degrees (FdA/FdSc) and HNC/HND
    • Courses delivered by BCU partners (BA Conductive Education
    • Fast-track/accelerated degrees
    • Part-time course
    • Professional Practice/CPD courses
    • Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
    • Apprenticeships
    • Study abroad or exchange programmes
    • Pre-sessional English courses

    Postgraduate Scholarships for January 2026

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree

    The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount. 

    There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application to study at BCU and leave the rest to us.? 

    To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you will need to: 

    1. Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer 
    2. Successfully secure a place on a full-time postgraduate degree course

    Eligible

    The scholarship is available for full-time postgraduate degree courses admitting students in January 2026.

    The following courses are excluded:

    • Programmes below Master’s level, e.g., PgDip, PgCert, GradDip
    • Postgraduate research programmes (e.g., MRes, PhD, EdD, DHealth, DSport)
    • MSc Accounting and Finance (Master’s stage top-up)
    • PGCE
    • Courses delivered by BCU partners
    • Part-time courses
    • Professional Practice/CPD courses
    • Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
    • Distance learning/online courses
    • Study abroad or exchange programmes
    • Pre-sessional English courses

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