Therapeutic Counselling

Course Type: BA (Hons), Top-Up

Length: 1 year, full-time

Entry Requirements: 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 an 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.

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The BA (Hons) Therapeutic Counselling provides qualified counsellors with the opportunity to top-up their existing professional diploma or foundation degree in counselling to a full honours degree. The programme aims to provide further development opportunities for counsellors through the acquisition of academic and professional skills to meet continuing professional development requirements. Students will acquire a sound theoretical framework related to a range of issues in professional practice by reflecting on practice and undertaking relevant research.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

This qualification is for qualified counsellors who wish to gain a full honours degree in counselling.

This degree is made up of five modules:

> A therapeutic framework for working with diversity

> Client issues in therapeutic practice

> Counselling research

> Theory and practice of group counselling

> Dissertation

Candidates are expected to be working with clients within a professional framework in order to apply their learning on this course.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Using a variety of methods including; academic and reflective essays, presentations and the production of a dissertation.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You can progress onto the following:

> Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)

> Counselling MA, PgDip

> PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (APT)

> MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy