Psychotherapy degrees abroad
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, helps patients to manage their emotional difficulties and mental health issues. By enrolling in a psychotherapy program, you’ll develop the theoretical knowledge and professional skills needed to begin a rewarding career.
You’ll study key psychological theories and approaches, before applying them to real-world problems. You’ll learn how to establish therapeutic relationships with patients so that they can make sense of their emotions and modify their destructive behaviors.
Studying abroad is a chance to witness the effects of different cultural environments on human thoughts and behaviors. Working with patients from a diverse array of backgrounds and trying new treatment techniques will transform you into a more knowledgeable and versatile practitioner.


Psychotherapy program structure
BSc degrees in psychotherapy last between three and four years, depending on where you study. They introduce you to key theories and practices in psychotherapy and serve as a great springboard into further study.
To practice professionally, you’ll need a postgraduate degree. You can study for a master’s as a full or part-time student. Most master’s programs last between one and three years, combining classroom instruction with clinical placements.
PhD programs in psychotherapy are generally more research-focused. They take a minimum of four years to finish, but some can last up to six or seven.
You’ll learn through a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and workshops. A large portion of your time will be spent undertaking supervised training too.
The content of psychotherapy programs differs from institution to institution, but most courses cover these fundamentals:
- Introduction to psychotherapy
- Becoming a psychotherapist
- Professional practice skills
- Theoretical approaches in psychotherapy
- Building a therapeutic relationship
- Work-based learning in psychotherapy
- Research methods and statistics
- The psychology of well-being
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Psychotherapy study abroad programs
Psychotherapy undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in psychotherapy
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Counselling and Psychotherapy - BA (Hons) Edge Hill University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,749 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
Psychotherapy graduate programs
Master's in psychotherapy
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice - MA Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Psychiatry - MSc University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,943 USD
Fee in university's local currency 38,825 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches - MSc Edge Hill University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,977 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Counselling and Psychotherapy - MSc Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,969 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 GBP
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in psychotherapy
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Psychotherapy - Doctorate Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
Diploma in psychotherapy
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Clinical Residency: Psychotherapy - PGDip Astrakhan State Medical University, Russia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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3,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 3,700 USD
- Start date
- September
Future psychotherapy careers
Mental health conditions are a growing global health concern. Therefore, the demand for empathetic and highly-qualified psychotherapy graduates is increasing too.
You’ll have the tools needed to make a real, positive, and long-lasting difference to people’s lives. You could work in various settings, including hospitals, schools, law enforcement, and private practices. Here are some of the roles you’d be suited to:
- Psychotherapist
- Clinical psychologist
- Educational psychologist
- Social worker
- Marriage and family counselor
- Forensic psychologist
- Art therapist
- Mental health nurse
To qualify for some of the above positions, you’ll need to earn additional licensure and certification. If you don’t know how to go about landing your dream job, arrange an appointment with your university’s careers service.
