Home›Courses›City St George’s, University of London›Program Offerings›Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology DPsych
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology DPsych By City St George’s, University of London — University of Business, Practice and the Professions
About the Program
BPS-accredited doctoral training towards Chartered Counselling Psychologist status and HCPC registration. Taught at the Clerkenwell campus.
Subject Requirements
- Set per course - see the course page for required or preferred subject areas.
Academic requirements
- A relevant Masters degree (or equivalent) plus substantial professional experience, a research proposal and interview. Bangladeshi applicants should refer to the postgraduate equivalence table and contact Admissions before applying.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5-7.0 in each sub-skill (higher requirement applies to clinical, nursing, allied health and law practice courses). PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT equivalents accepted.
Additional Requirements
- No application fee for direct applications to City St George's. Bayes Masters courses require a non-refundable GBP 2,000 deposit on accepting an offer. Alumni of legacy City or legacy St George's receive a 20% Graduate Loyalty Discount. School-level scholarships are available, including the Global STEM Leadership Masters Scholarship (up to 50% of tuition) for applications submitted before 15 April. Pre-Masters and foundation routes are available through the City St George's International Study Centre.
Documents Required
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate (with certified English translation where applicable)
- personal statement
- one or two references
- up-to-date CV
- copy of passport photo page
- English language test certificate
- portfolio, writing sample, showreel, audition or research proposal where the course requires it
- DBS and occupational health clearance for clinical courses.
Application FeeNot applicable
Other FeesCity St George's does not publish a central fee table - fees are set per course. FEE NOT INDIVIDUALLY VERIFIED: figure shown is the school-level band for 2026/27. Confirm on the course page before quoting a student. Additional expenses may apply for placements, field trips, professional exams and resits.
Tuition Fee (one-time)—
Cost of living per year—
Duration36-48 months full-time
Level of EducationDoctorate
Destination CountryUnited Kingdom
University websiteVisit ↗
Starting DateSubmission Deadlines
(Onshore / Offshore)
(Onshore / Offshore)
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) · Open— / —
Similar Programs / Courses
Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience MScCity St George’s, University of London
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Duration
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of Education
Postgraduate Taught
Intake
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) : Open
Cost of Living
N/A
Duration
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of Education
Postgraduate Taught
Intake
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) : Open
Cost of Living
N/A
Psychology of Health and Wellbeing MScCity St George’s, University of London
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Duration
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of Education
Postgraduate Taught
Intake
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) : Open
Cost of Living
N/A
Duration
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of Education
Postgraduate Taught
Intake
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) : Open
Cost of Living
N/A
Global Organisational and Business Psychology MScCity St George’s, University of London
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Duration
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of Education
Postgraduate Taught
Intake
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) : Open
Cost of Living
N/A
Duration
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of Education
Postgraduate Taught
Intake
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) : Open
Cost of Living
N/A