2026/2027 Fees

Tuition Fees

All course pages contain information regarding the tuition fee. The balance is due in full before 20th September prior to commencement of the course (unless opting for instalments – see below)

Deposits

A non-refundable deposit is payable after acceptance of an offer to secure your place on the course.  Offers are validfor a period of 28 days from the date of issue until 1st August where SPTI reverts to a 14-day acceptance period. Your offer letter will contain details of the required deposit and how to accept.

Late applications

In case of applications made after 20th September, fees are due in full upon acceptance of a place. If paying by instalments, deposit and first instalment should be paid immediately on acceptance.

Withdrawal

In case of withdrawal prior to 20th September pa, the deposit will be lost. In case of withdrawal on or after course commencement, students will be liable for the full course fees for that year. Withdrawal must be notified in writing on the relevant SPTI withdrawal form.

Payment by Instalment

We offer an instalment scheme whereby students may spread the balance of payments over the year. Payments are made in ten equal instalments, preferably by electronic payments via a standing order, on 20th of each month from 20th September to 20th June. An administration charge of £90 will be added to the total cost for this option.

Associated costs

The following costs are in addition to the tuition fees and you are expected to pay these yourself:

  • DBS costs – All students upon acceptance of their place, are required to undertake DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and register their DBS certificate onto the annual update service. An Enhanced Adult DBS Certificate is currently £63.20*. The GOV DBS update service fee is currently £16* per annum. (*external providers so maybe subject to change).
  • Counselling/psychotherapy trainees are required to pay for weekly personal therapy to meet SPTI and regulatory body requirements for the duration of their clinical training, costing from £30 – £60 per session.
  • From the second year onwards, trainees also need to be in regular supervision costing approximately £40 – £65 per session.
  • Students may need to take a Break in Study, a Dormant year, or re-attend workshops during the course of their training. Applicable fees will apply starting from £170.
  • Any hardback bound Dissertation printing costs (from £35.00)
  • Any placement fees.
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance. More information about the types of cover can be found on BACP’s website: Insurance  and UKCP’s website: Professional Indemnity Insurance | UKCP
  • Any CPD / attendance at relevant events or conferences.
    • BACP requires that any student undertaking placement hours with young people must be properly prepared and supported. Prior to undertaking a placement with young people, the BSc programme requires students to undertake an additional stand-alone 5-day module covering essential competencies needed in order to work safely with young people. SPTI offer a CYP course, with costs starting at £320 for SPTI Students and Graduate Members.
    • Completion of a TA101 course is required by the professional body for the Transactional Analysis programme only. This can be completed before application or before the end of year one of the course. SPTI offer a TA101 course, with costs starting at £250 for SPTI Members.
  • Additional fees apply for the CTA Examination Process on the Transactional Analysis programme (optional year 5, fees tbc)
  • Membership fees: Students are required to hold membership with a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) as part of their training. These fees are set by the PSRB and may change annually. SPTI will review and update the information each academic year. If a PSRB updates its fees mid‑year, we will revise the information as soon as possible:
    • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
    • UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
    • UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA) & European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA)

Bursaries

Student Bursary

The Student Bursary is in the form of reduced training fees up to a maximum of 10% for those on our BSc or MSc training either experiencing financial difficulty, low income, or managing a disability or long term condition. All bursaries are assessed and awarded at the discretion of SPTI. Please see the application form below for further guidance.

Download the Bursary application here: SPTI Bursary Application Form 2026-27

The SPTI LGBTQ+ and/or people of colour bursary

The SPTI LGBTQ+ and/or people of colour bursary has been created to encourage applications to study from marginalised groups who have been underrepresented in counselling and psychotherapy training. We are working towards reducing gaps in equality of opportunity caused by social, cultural or economic disadvantage. Bursaries worth £1,000 may be awarded across all our degree and masters programmes each year (in the form of reduced training fees). To be considered for the bursary, applicants must be first year degree or masters students who are self-funding and who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or are a person of colour.

Download the SPTI LGBTQ+ and/or people of colour Bursary application here: SPTI LGBTQ+ and/or people of colour Bursary Application Form.