This master’s degree leads to UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accreditation and culminates in the opportunity to achieve European Association for Transactional Analysis Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) status.
It combines integrative psychotherapy principles with Transactional Analysis (TA), offering a comprehensive and relational approach to understanding human behaviour, communication, and change.
The programme provides a strong foundation in TA theory and practice within an integrative and humanistic framework, preparing students for clinical practice as professional psychotherapists. Drawing on both the psychodynamic roots and humanistic philosophy of TA, it emphasises autonomy, spontaneity, awareness, and relational working as central to effective therapeutic work.
Students follow a pathway that can lead to CTA accreditation alongside UKCP registration. However, there is flexibility built into the programme: students may choose to complete their training without progressing to the EATA CTA exam, graduating with UKCP accreditation only.
Our CTA-accredited Transactional Analysis pathway continues our long-established tradition of delivering high-quality, professionally recognised TA training with clear and flexible progression routes.
The programme is grounded in the humanistic values that underpin Transactional Analysis (TA), supporting students to develop both professionally and personally through experiential learning, reflective practice, and relational engagement. It views psychotherapy as a collaborative process rooted in awareness, authenticity, and mutual respect, promoting the client’s capacity for growth and autonomy. This philosophy underpins both the UK Council for Psychotherapy-accredited training and the pathway towards European Association for Transactional Analysis Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) status.
Teaching and learning
Teaching is delivered through weekend intensives that combine experiential group learning, theory-based seminars, and clinical workshops. The blended format allows students to engage both in person and online, balancing academic study with professional and personal development. The curriculum is designed to support progression towards UKCP registration, while also preparing those who choose to do so for CTA accreditation
Assessment
Students are assessed through a range of methods, including multimedia portfolios, written assignments, presentations, skills observations, professional conversations, case studies, clinical supervision reports, and a final dissertation and viva for the CTA route as these are EATA requirements. Assessment is structured to support the development of competencies required for both UKCP accreditation and progression towards CTA qualification.
Clinical placement
Supervised clinical practice forms a central component of the programme. Students undertake placements in approved settings and are supported through supervision, case study work, and reflective journals to ensure integration of theory and practice. Clinical training hours contribute towards UKCP registration requirements and, for those pursuing it, CTA accreditation.
Programme delivery
This part-time programme is studied over three years and delivered through weekend intensives in a blended format, combining in-person and online learning. The intake begins in September each year. Students follow a structured pathway towards UKCP registration, with the option to progress to CTA accreditation or to complete the programme with UKCP accreditation and the MSc only.
Graduates are eligible to register with the UK Council for Psychotherapy as integrative psychotherapists.
The programme also culminates in the opportunity to achieve European Association for Transactional Analysis CTA status, a globally recognised qualification in Transactional Analysis.
In summary, graduates that complete the UKCP route will register as Integrative therapists, those doing CTA will be TA psychotherapists.
Graduates may go on to professional practice in private, organisational, or clinical settings, or pursue further research, teaching, or advanced clinical training.
Head of Programme, MSc Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
Students should reserve all listed dates. Teaching takes place across intensive weekend blocks.
Important information:
These teaching weekends form part of the core MSc Year 1 delivery. Additional online and/or preparatory learning may be scheduled between teaching blocks.
Students should reserve the following dates for online teaching
Students should reserve all listed dates.
Students should reserve the following dates for online teaching
The following schedule outlines teaching dates for MSc Teach-out cohorts
For most students, the fastest route into a clinical MSc is to complete Metanoia’s Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy Studies (UKCP Preparatory Year). Taking this route still enables you to finish the full MSc within four years.
Direct entry to an MSc is only available to applicants who meet all the following requirements:
NB. The candidate must meet ALL of the criteria identified above otherwise we cannot support their entry onto the MSc and they will instead be welcome to apply to the UKCP Preparatory Year, provided they have a level 5 qualification (or higher) in any subject.
For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required unless you have a prior higher education qualification taught in English. We also offer a supportive process to establish equivalencies in qualifications or experience (APL/APEL). If you do not easily meet our Level 6 Degree requirements, please contact us to discuss options.
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Initial Fees
Annual MSc Course Fees for 2026/27
At Metanoia, we are committed to empowering the next generation of professionals in counselling and psychotherapy. This programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and achieve your career aspirations in a supportive learning environment.
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