Entry requirements are an NQF Level 5 Foundation Degree in Counselling or an equivalent qualification. Any candidate who has already completed research study as part of a different degree programme at level 5 or above and who has a NQF level 4 Diploma in Counselling may be considered for entry onto the programme. Due to the nature of the programme candidates will need to provide written references from two sources. One of these should be an academic reference with the other being their clinical supervisor in order to demonstrate their appropriateness to undertake and cope with the academic requirements. Levels of maturity and commitment to the course and professional development will be evaluated from reference material and during the interview process.