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COUNSELLING School of Psychology Undergraduate Study
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Why study Counselling at the University of East London (UEL)?
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COUNSELLING Why study Counselling at the University of East London (UEL)? Our BSc (Hons) Counselling is one of the few undergraduate counselling training degrees in the UK accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). By the time you graduate, you will have amassed at least 100 hours of client work, and you will be well on your way towards the 450 client hours you need as one of the criteria for becoming a BACPaccredited practitioner, post-qualification. You will also be engaged in personal therapy from your first year of training to enhance your personal development and self-awareness, which will help you become a more grounded and ethically sound counsellor.
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Student satisfaction
Study for this degree and you will become part of the largest psychology department in the UK, which has been teaching students for more than 50 years.
We’re one of the top universities in London for psychology, according to the 2014 National Student Satisfaction Survey (NSS).
It’s made up of undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral students and highly qualified and enthusiastic teaching staff with an extraordinary breadth of knowledge. The members of the BSc (Hons) Counselling team include counsellors and psychotherapists, counselling psychologists and clinical psychologists, who work as both academics and practitioners in the field. We’re based at our Stratford campus in east London – a vibrant, diverse and dynamic place to study with excellent transport links into and out of London and easy access to accommodation at our Docklands campus.
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Highly rated research Our School of Psychology is ranked equal first in the country for research impact, coming ahead of Oxford and Cambridge. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework rated 43 per cent of the school’s research as ‘internationally excellent’ and a further 25 per cent as ‘world-leading’ – the highest accolade. The BSc (Hons) Counselling team is taking an active stance in developing and publishing clinically applicable research as well as contributing to contemporary philosophical debates in the profession.
Our new state-of-the-art £14m library has proved a hit with students at our Stratford campus. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during term time.
Whatever skills you discuss in lectures, you’ll go on to practise them in a lab through videotaped counselling exercises.
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“When you graduate you will have done the job. You will have worked in services that have a network of placements.” Dr Ioannis Fronimos, Course Leader
The course is built on four pillars: theory, practice, research and personal development.
Over the three years of attending the course, you will be introduced to a wide range of theory and skills through lectures, seminars, practicums, independent study and group-work activities. This mode of study equips you in terms of personal growth and adjusting your working style to the needs of a wide range of client groups.
During the first year you will learn about the foundations of counselling theory and skills. During the second and third years, you will undertake work-based and clinical placements which will give you the chance to apply your knowledge in the real world. During the third year you will carry out and write up a counselling research project based on your interests.
You will cover the core and popular models of person-centred counselling, psychodynamic counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and existential counselling. The characteristic feature of this course is the way we integrate these main approaches.
“I’ve always been fascinated by people and I’ve always wanted to help people so the BSc Counselling degree at UEL, accredited by BACP, was an obvious choice for me.
The facilities and equipment at UEL are great. We have triad labs with a TV recorder so you can watch yourself afterwards. When I’ve finished I want to be a counsellor.” Jade Attenborough BSc (Hons) Counselling undergraduate
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At the University of East London we pride ourselves on the friendly and supportive environment we provide for students.
The University of East London offers new undergraduate students a free Samsung tablet.
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Further study
The BACP professional accreditation makes the course a leader in contemporary undergraduate counselling training provision in the UK and beyond.
If you want to continue with your academic career, we offer a wide range of postgraduate courses at UEL, including:
You will be able to go straight into a job as a counsellor, or start up your own private practice. Potential employers include charities, schools, specialised counselling services and NHS mental health services.
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MA Counselling & Psychotherapy
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PGDip/MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching
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ProfDoc Counselling Psychology
Admissions and entry requirements 280+ UCAS points or an Access to HE or a Certificate in Higher Education, alongside some relevant experience in a helping/ supportive role. Normally grade C in GCSE English and maths is also required. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview.
“Studying for a BSc Counselling degree at UEL was a valuable stepping-stone towards the career that I wanted to pursue.
I was able to bring together theory and practice, not only in the classroom but also through clinical placements.” Majda Rogers BSc (Hons) Counselling graduate
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To find out more contact us uel.ac.uk/psychology +44 (0)20 8223 3333 School of Psychology University of East London Stratford campus Water Lane London E15 4LZ
Our BSc (Hons) Counselling is the first undergraduate training course in London to be accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Disclaimer This publication has been prepared some months before the academic year to which it relates, and whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy at the time of going to press, its ongoing accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In particular, we are constantly developing and improving the programmes, modules and options described in the publication, and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue them. No part of this publication is to be construed as an offer or the basis of any agreement between UEL and an individual.
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