Course Overview - Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies
**A multidisciplinary degree thats ideal if youre interested in counselling and psychotherapy practices but also want to study the social and cultural contexts of their production.**
This innovative multidisciplinary degree is concerned with the interrelationship between self, psyche and society and promotes a psychosocial framework of understanding the interconnections between the personal and the social, inner and outer worlds, as well as the social conditions to mental health.
After the completion of this degree, students are equipped with adequate knowledge, skills and a criti...
**A multidisciplinary degree thats ideal if youre interested in counselling and psychotherapy practices but also want to study the social and cultural contexts of their production.**<br/><br/>This innovative multidisciplinary degree is concerned with the interrelationship between self, psyche and society and promotes a psychosocial framework of understanding the interconnections between the personal and the social, inner and outer worlds, as well as the social conditions to mental health.<br/><br/>After the completion of this degree, students are equipped with adequate knowledge, skills and a critical understanding to work in the mental health field but also in educational, therapeutic and other settings that engage with vulnerable and marginalised individuals and groups.<br/><br/>The degree will be of great relevance to those who wish to undertake further theoretical studies or formal clinical training as counsellors and/or psychotherapists.<br/><br/>**Why study BA Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies at Goldsmiths**<br/>- Youll be taught by a highly experienced team of academics, therapists and counsellors <br/><br/><br/>- Youll develop your understanding of counselling and therapy practices, and their social and cultural contexts<br/><br/><br/>- We place great importance on your unique life experiences and personal qualities, and encourage you to continuously question your values in relation to what you are learning<br/><br/><br/>- Well encourage you to develop your imagination, creativity and risk-taking ability, and will promote the importance of challenging orthodoxy<br/><br/><br/>- Were committed to widening participation and life-long learning, and our diverse mix of students helps create an inventive and stimulating environment<br/>