MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching
Anyone studying this course at UEL or any experience of the uni in general? I'm interested in applying for this course but everyone keeps putting me off as apparently it's not a respected university / will be difficult to secure a job etc. The course really appeals to me but I don't want to make a massive mistake since UEL is quite low in league table.
Hi!
In my opinion I think University of East London is a good University! If have any questions about a course check the website and you can contact them and see what you think ! https://www.uel.ac.uk/contactus 😊
In my opinion I think University of East London is a good University! If have any questions about a course check the website and you can contact them and see what you think ! https://www.uel.ac.uk/contactus 😊
Don't listen to student reps, they are biased. I currently study at UEL (university of east london) and it is by far an awful university. The support staff are incompotent. The admin staff-even worse. I am so disappointed by the department I study in, who have treated students with a complete disregard. This is not discussed enough. The teaching is sub-standard, stretching to uninformative. I cannot wait to get out of here. I urge everyone not to study here. Wellbeing and mental health are not valued or even remotely considered. I have worked and studied at better institutes that reply to student emails, exert humanity and give you a better education. I am currently undergoing a complaint. My experience is shared amongst many of my cohort. Please when choosing a university, look at the student support and satisfaction percentage and choose accordingly. I only wish I had.
Original post by YanAmous
Don't listen to student reps, they are biased. I currently study at UEL (university of east london) and it is by far an awful university. The support staff are incompotent. The admin staff-even worse. I am so disappointed by the department I study in, who have treated students with a complete disregard. This is not discussed enough. The teaching is sub-standard, stretching to uninformative. I cannot wait to get out of here. I urge everyone not to study here. Wellbeing and mental health are not valued or even remotely considered. I have worked and studied at better institutes that reply to student emails, exert humanity and give you a better education. I am currently undergoing a complaint. My experience is shared amongst many of my cohort. Please when choosing a university, look at the student support and satisfaction percentage and choose accordingly. I only wish I had.
What course are you studying?
Original post by Nellabelle
Anyone studying this course at UEL or any experience of the uni in general? I'm interested in applying for this course but everyone keeps putting me off as apparently it's not a respected university / will be difficult to secure a job etc. The course really appeals to me but I don't want to make a massive mistake since UEL is quite low in league table.
Hi,
The University of East London offers MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching and applications can be made using the following link: MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching | University of East London (uel.ac.uk)
UEL has an Open Event coming up. This is a great opportunity for applicants to find out more about the course and you can also have the opportunity of speaking to current students and Academics. It can be booked using the following link : Undergraduate Open Days | University of East London (uel.ac.uk)
Feel free to contact Applicant Engagement via telephone on 0208 223 3333, should you have any further queries.
-Anisha
Original post by Nellabelle
Anyone studying this course at UEL or any experience of the uni in general? I'm interested in applying for this course but everyone keeps putting me off as apparently it's not a respected university / will be difficult to secure a job etc. The course really appeals to me but I don't want to make a massive mistake since UEL is quite low in league table.
HI there, I'm also looking for people with experience of this course. I've heard mixed things, including one criticism I've not yet followed up that they don't require students on this course to be in ongoing personal therapy, which is an industry standard. It's a one-of-a-kind programme so I'm super interested in it, but I want to know more from people who have taken it.
Original post by Kate Student
HI there, I'm also looking for people with experience of this course. I've heard mixed things, including one criticism I've not yet followed up that they don't require students on this course to be in ongoing personal therapy, which is an industry standard. It's a one-of-a-kind programme so I'm super interested in it, but I want to know more from people who have taken it.
If you are willing to wait I start in September. Feel free to message once I've started. But from going through the application process, to do your 100 hours they require a student bacp membership and for you to have your own counsellor. Having spoken to them and dealt with other unis during application, for me they stood out as a team that I would want to learn about counselling and coaching from.
Hi, also starting this course in September. The course doesn’t require you to be in counselling for the duration of the course, which is uncommon, but I would still recommend that you do this. You are required to have supervision during your placement and I believe the uni offer extra group supervision.
I would say go for it, all that matters is that the course is accredited, which this one is. If you want to practice as a counsellor, it really doesn’t matter which course you do.
I would say go for it, all that matters is that the course is accredited, which this one is. If you want to practice as a counsellor, it really doesn’t matter which course you do.
Original post by Jaz Owen
Hi, also starting this course in September. The course doesn’t require you to be in counselling for the duration of the course, which is uncommon, but I would still recommend that you do this. You are required to have supervision during your placement and I believe the uni offer extra group supervision.
I would say go for it, all that matters is that the course is accredited, which this one is. If you want to practice as a counsellor, it really doesn’t matter which course you do.
I would say go for it, all that matters is that the course is accredited, which this one is. If you want to practice as a counsellor, it really doesn’t matter which course you do.
Hey! Why did you choose this uni? I am currently looking for information about different universities such as Goldsmiths, Greenwich, Roehampton and I'm completely lost. Could you please share your pros and cons of UEL?
Original post by tebby91
If you are willing to wait I start in September. Feel free to message once I've started. But from going through the application process, to do your 100 hours they require a student bacp membership and for you to have your own counsellor. Having spoken to them and dealt with other unis during application, for me they stood out as a team that I would want to learn about counselling and coaching from.
Hi,
Can you give an update about your experience with the UEL pgdip or masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Thank you!
Original post by Jaz Owen
Hi, also starting this course in September. The course doesn’t require you to be in counselling for the duration of the course, which is uncommon, but I would still recommend that you do this. You are required to have supervision during your placement and I believe the uni offer extra group supervision.
I would say go for it, all that matters is that the course is accredited, which this one is. If you want to practice as a counsellor, it really doesn’t matter which course you do.
I would say go for it, all that matters is that the course is accredited, which this one is. If you want to practice as a counsellor, it really doesn’t matter which course you do.
Hi, Can you give an update about your experience with the UEL pgdip or masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Thank you!
Original post by Kate Student
HI there, I'm also looking for people with experience of this course. I've heard mixed things, including one criticism I've not yet followed up that they don't require students on this course to be in ongoing personal therapy, which is an industry standard. It's a one-of-a-kind programme so I'm super interested in it, but I want to know more from people who have taken it.
HI Kate, did you ever hear back from anyone? Or indeed, did you join the course? I'm also interested in doing so and would love to hear more about it.
Original post by Naielah
Hi,
Can you give an update about your experience with the UEL pgdip or masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Thank you!
Can you give an update about your experience with the UEL pgdip or masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Thank you!
I rate it massively, it hits the ground running and is quite intense. But the lecturers are great and super supportive. We haven't started the coaching module yet, so I can't comment on that. But it really is eclectic on what you learn in regards to different counselling styles. If you're looking for something gives more weight to any specific style then it's not for you but otherwise I really feel I hit gold getting onto this course.
So after this course you are a BACP registered counsellor? Why not psychotherapist? In relation to this course, for those that have done or started it, what do you think is the difference and can you market yourself as both a counsellor and psychotherapist as they aren't protected titles?
Original post by tebby91
If you are willing to wait I start in September. Feel free to message once I've started. But from going through the application process, to do your 100 hours they require a student bacp membership and for you to have your own counsellor. Having spoken to them and dealt with other unis during application, for me they stood out as a team that I would want to learn about counselling and coaching from.
Original post by tebby91
I rate it massively, it hits the ground running and is quite intense. But the lecturers are great and super supportive. We haven't started the coaching module yet, so I can't comment on that. But it really is eclectic on what you learn in regards to different counselling styles. If you're looking for something gives more weight to any specific style then it's not for you but otherwise I really feel I hit gold getting onto this course.
Hi, it's really lovely to see you loving the course! Can you give us a bit more of an in-depth review of the course, if you can? What made you choose this instead of other universities? How do you see yourself using this course for your career? Are you thinking about the complementary masters and why? And anything else you might think will be helpful! Sorry for all the questions but I don't know anyone on the course or even people who have spoken about it online so any information would be helpful! Thank you so much in advance!!
OK I'll try and answer what I can here as there are quite a few people asking questions and I also struggled to find answers when I was applying so I know how it feels. So...
Counsellor vs. Psychotherapist is a big discussion outside of just this course and I can't really answer that question, I'd recommend researching online into definitions etc and seeing what sits comfortably with you. But counsellor and therapist are pretty interchangeable titles mostly due to popular culture atm, we use both on the course. Psychotherapist it'd about how many years you train is my understanding but don't quote me on that, I'm very beginner right now, there are better people to answer that question.
BACP registered, its more like a union than anything else, you have to fulfil criteria to register as a full member which this course ensures you get. I'm not at that stage yet though, we are all just student members. Counsellor isn't a protected title so it isn't like a badge of now.you can practice, it's just you agreeing to abide by their rules of safe and ethical practice.
Interview wasn't scary and was pretty standard, it felt like they had a specific idea of t right candidates and that wasn't based on formal education, lots of us are retraining. Just prepare to present yourself well and be genuine.
Personally I chose the course for the coaching module initially, but with more research found I aligned myself with personal synthesis. I'd recommend reading into Nash Popovic, he doesn't teach anymore but the course is still heavily influenced by his model. In my experience, know people studying elsewhere, it's a more modern approach. I don't plan in doing any further masters, people are studying use in a lot of ways, it's all personal preference. However, CPD in counselling is important regardless, how.you continue to educate yourself is up to you.
I hope that's answered people's questions enough, I would just recommend doing research on the different approaches which used, what other uni focus on in that regard and how it all aligns with the view of your own future post studies. I'd love to be able to answer the question of "is it right for me?" But unfortunately I can't. I can only say its right for me. But do look into personal synthesis as it may help you make your decision.
Counsellor vs. Psychotherapist is a big discussion outside of just this course and I can't really answer that question, I'd recommend researching online into definitions etc and seeing what sits comfortably with you. But counsellor and therapist are pretty interchangeable titles mostly due to popular culture atm, we use both on the course. Psychotherapist it'd about how many years you train is my understanding but don't quote me on that, I'm very beginner right now, there are better people to answer that question.
BACP registered, its more like a union than anything else, you have to fulfil criteria to register as a full member which this course ensures you get. I'm not at that stage yet though, we are all just student members. Counsellor isn't a protected title so it isn't like a badge of now.you can practice, it's just you agreeing to abide by their rules of safe and ethical practice.
Interview wasn't scary and was pretty standard, it felt like they had a specific idea of t right candidates and that wasn't based on formal education, lots of us are retraining. Just prepare to present yourself well and be genuine.
Personally I chose the course for the coaching module initially, but with more research found I aligned myself with personal synthesis. I'd recommend reading into Nash Popovic, he doesn't teach anymore but the course is still heavily influenced by his model. In my experience, know people studying elsewhere, it's a more modern approach. I don't plan in doing any further masters, people are studying use in a lot of ways, it's all personal preference. However, CPD in counselling is important regardless, how.you continue to educate yourself is up to you.
I hope that's answered people's questions enough, I would just recommend doing research on the different approaches which used, what other uni focus on in that regard and how it all aligns with the view of your own future post studies. I'd love to be able to answer the question of "is it right for me?" But unfortunately I can't. I can only say its right for me. But do look into personal synthesis as it may help you make your decision.
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