Doctor of Professional Studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies DProf
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
*Please note that whilst applications remain open, we will only be interviewing for a waiting list for places for October 2023 entry. Applications for October 2024 entry are not yet open, but we intend to open in September 2023*
Our DProf course recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy. The DProf facilitates the generation of original knowledge that comes out of experience and practice, and enables a fresh and meaningful contribution to be given to practice-based knowledge and dialogue.
Why study this course with us?
The Division of Counselling and Psychotherapy contains several nationally and internationally recognised researchers among its staff. They input onto the teaching and supervision of research on this DProf course.
There is a vibrant research community at Chester, consisting of both PhD and DProf research students, who meet regularly together, alongside the research staff, to support each other and stimulate new thinking and research ideas.
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Learning takes place in one four-day-long block teaching event and six one-day CPD workshops staggered throughout the year in Phase 1 (at which attendance is mandatory), and one four-day-long block teaching event in Phase 2.
Throughout the course, we will support you in monthly group supervision (one half-day per month) and in individually negotiated supervision sessions. You will have access to the full range of online library facilities.
Assessment
Assessment in Phases 1 and 2 is by means of essays, publishable articles, presentations, and a research proposal. In Phase 3, assessment will be by thesis and
viva
. Part-time students are expected to give at least 16 hours (part-time) a week to their studies.
Job prospects
This course assists in the development of practitioner-researchers who, with a doctorate and a research reputation, can go on to fulfil therapeutic, academic and management positions in their chosen areas of work.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
