External Examiner – MSc Counselling
The University of Northampton is looking for an external examiner for our MSc Counselling programme: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling--msc.htm
This is a professional qualification which follows BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) professional requirements, as well as Level 7 Learning Outcomes. The course involves six modules, 4 focusing on clinical aspects and placement: PSYM141 – Fundamentals of Counselling, PSYM142 – Integrating Counselling Theory and Practice, PSYM143 – Applying Integrative Counselling Approaches and PSYM134p – Placement and Supervision. This also includes 2 research methods modules PSYM085 – Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and PSYM086 – Dissertation and Research Methods, which are also shared with other Masters programs in the counselling children and young people, and mental health subject areas.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
- Who is a qualified counsellor with professional body recognition (e.g., BACP, UKCP)
- Previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred.
- University of Surrey
- Leeds Beckett
- Edge Hill University
- American College of Greece
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of South Wales
- University of Exeter
- Coventry University