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Part-time, 2 years
Why choose this course
- Accredited by COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
- Work with individuals and couples face to face, online and by phone
- Addresses sexual dysfunctions, sexual trauma, shame and female genital cutting
- At least 150 hours of clinical placement in an approved setting
- Equipped for statutory, voluntary or independent psychosexual therapy practice
Overview
This postgraduate programme has been designed to offer a flexible approach to the integration of theory and practice within the psychosexual field. It allows the development of comprehensive skills in psychosexual therapy, working with individuals and couples, face to face, online and on the phone, in time limited and open-ended work. From the start it emphasises the student’s own reflexive process and the drawing together of the abilities and theoretical understanding necessary to form the bedrock for development of psychosexual therapy skills.
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It offers practitioners an exciting opportunity for challenge and growth by taking part in a programme of study which integrates the principles of psychosexual therapy to the latest clinical understanding of the interactions between culture, love, intimacy and sexual expression, as well as challenges such as the treatment of sexual dysfunctions, sexual trauma, shame and female genital cutting.
The programme is accredited by COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists).
What you’ll study, year by year
8 modules
Year 1
Postgraduate Certificate stage
- Introduction to Psychosexual Therapy20 credits · Module 1
- Challenges in Psychosexual Therapy20 credits · Module 2
- Clinical Placement 120 credits · Module 3
Year 2
Postgraduate Diploma and Masters stage
- Culture, Sexuality and Difference in the 21st century20 credits · Module 4
- Change, Trauma and compulsive sexual behaviour20 credits · Module 5
- Clinical Placement 220 credits · Module 6
- Research Principles20 credits · Module 7
- Dissertation40 credits · Module 8
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
How you’ll learn
You’ll learn through lectures, one-to-one tutorials and placements, with independent study in between.
- Lectures
- One-to-one tutorials
- Placements and work-related learning
- Online learning platform
- Independent study
- Research project supervision
Read more about how you’ll learn
The course is modular, taking place over 18 days, with monthly attendance on two-day blocks. The research proposal and dissertation will build on the integration of theory into practice, offering students an exciting opportunity to showcase their work with clients.
Clinical placements will be in an approved clinical setting and involve a minimum of 150 hours of practice during the two years.
As COSRT student member there is a requirement to complete 50 hours of personal therapy and/or group therapeutic work, focused on awareness of self in relation to the other.
- These figures should include a minimum of 20 hours one-to-one personal therapy to be completed and evidenced during training.
Students are expected to organise their own supervision whilst on placement; a ratio of one hour of supervision to six hours of clinical practice is needed to satisfy COSRT’s individual accreditation requirements.
The Masters stage will require submission of a research proposal and a dissertation, integrating theoretical research, practice and reflexivity.
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What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 7
- Further study
Entry requirements
A degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum classification of a 2:2 and minimum Level 4 Counselling Skills
Entry requirements will usually be:
- A degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum classification of a 2:2
and
- Minimum Level 4 Counselling Skills with face-to-face teaching, including 100 clinical placement hours
- Mandatory membership of accrediting body COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) for the duration of the programme
Mandatory membership of accrediting body COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) for the duration of the programme
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Talk to us about where you could study after this course.
Careers it can lead to
- Therapy Professionals £32,000 a year
- Psychotherapists and Cognitive Behaviour Therapists £42,500 a year
- Counsellors £29,100 a year
- Officers of Non-governmental Organisations £24,600 a year
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With further study or experience
- Charitable Organisation Managers and Directors £28,700 a year
- Health Care Practice Managers £42,600 a year
Job titles to look out for: Statutory or voluntary sector, Independent practitioner.
Read more about careers and progression
After successfully completing the programme, students will be equipped to work in either the statutory or voluntary sector, or as an independent practitioner, in the field of psychosexual therapy or Graduates will have the opportunity to access PhD studies at other universities.
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
£4,095
a year for UK students
Financial support
A Postgraduate Master’s Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master’s course. Master’s Loan on GOV.UK.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
Additional costs
Your Tuition fees cover the majority of costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
- Books (you will have access to an extensive range of electronic books and journals from your module reading lists in the LRC, but you may want to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Trips and enhancement opportunities
If your programme includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
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2
You hear back
You’ll get an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.
3
You get ready to start
Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.