MA Psychotherapy Studies Master's degree at Bishop Auckland College
MA Psychotherapy Studies at Bishop Auckland College is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification will be nationally recognised.
About this course
Bishop Auckland College offers Higher Education, degree-level courses in partnership with The Open University. From the provider’s course page.
MA Psychotherapy Studies is a Master's degree (MA) at Bishop Auckland College, based in Bishop Auckland College Main Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
- Wild Therapy
- Building Community Creatively
- Working Wildly
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
Bishop Auckland College offers this degree in partnership with The Open University. You'll study psychotherapy within a broader, integrated framework. A course like this typically moves from foundations, where you'll build core concepts, academic skills and data literacy, through intermediate interdisciplinary study and applied projects in year two, to specialist options and independent research in year three. Along the way, you'll usually encounter applied projects on real briefs, optional breadth across the university's offerings, professional skills development, work placement opportunities, and a capstone dissertation that draws your learning together. Specialisations may include independent research, professional skills, placement experience and other focused elements.
Who it's for
This course suits part-time learners seeking a postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy. You'll need to balance study with other commitments, as the part-time structure is designed with that flexibility in mind.
Careers & job market
Across General Studies courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 65% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National earnings data shows that starting salaries (15 months after graduation) typically range from £24,000 to £30,000, rising to £25,075–£35,400 after five years. These figures come from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data and represent national trends rather than guarantees for individual graduates.
University & format
The MA Psychotherapy Studies is studied part-time at Bishop Auckland College Main Campus, a higher education college founded in 1950. Instruction is in English. The degree is awarded by The Open University, a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification is nationally recognised. Bursaries and scholarships are available, check the university's funding pages for details.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
How UK student finance works for this course.
Tuition
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International), please check the university's own course page.
Check fees at Bishop Auckland College →Postgraduate funding depends on where you normally live
The four UK funding systems use different postgraduate products, limits and eligibility rules. Check your ordinary-residence funding body and the course’s published fee; no England amount has been substituted for this course.
Compare official postgraduate funding routes →Paying for it
- Master’s Loan: up to £13,206 for the whole course, paid to you in instalments, spend it on fees and/or living costs.
- Repayment: 6% of income above £21,000, nothing below it; written off after 30 years.
- Earn alongside: many postgrads work part-time, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Bishop Auckland College Main Campus
895 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Bishop Auckland College from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Bishop Auckland College; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Bishop Auckland College’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Bishop Auckland College and gov.uk before you apply.
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