- Degree
- Master of Counseling
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 8 semesters
- Location
- Köln, Münster, Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Annotation
The Master's degree programme with integrated continuing education is carried out by katho in cooperation with the (arch)dioceses of Cologne, Münster and Paderborn, and is organised across consulting and therapy schools. At the various study locations, different focal points are set for in-depth studies.
The degree programme also provides sociological, legal and theological framework conditions for counselling. Of particular importance is the
reflection of a spiritual approach to counselling from the perspective of the Christian conception of humankind.
The career-integrated part-time course leads you to two degrees:
- Master of Counselling
- Further training certificate as a "Marriage, Family and Life Counsellor" of the Catholic Federal Association for Marriage, Family and Life Counselling, Telephone Counselling and Open Door e.V. (Kath. BAG e.V.)
Admission requirements
Admission requirements:
- a first professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree in Psychology, Social Work, Social Education, Education, Therapeutic Education / Inclusive Education, Childhood Pedagogy, Theology, Medicine, Law or an equivalent degree course
AND
- At least one year's relevant professional experience
AND
- a work placement at a corresponding counselling centre for marriage, family and life counselling (or a comparable counselling centre)
Lecture period
- 30.03.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 22.09.2026 - 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Every two years, a new cycle begins at one of the three campuses. Next commencement: Winter semester 2026/27, Münster. For more detailed information on the start of new courses and the associated application periods, please consult the websites of the (arch)dioceses
Tuition fees
The tuition and course fees currently range from EUR 3,000 to EUR 3,500 per year, depending on where you study. This includes all teaching and examination fees. In addition, there are the costs of accommodation and food during the continuing education weekends.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German