Integrative Counselling BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 12 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Worcester |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of the Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling can 'top up' their award and obtain a University Honours Degree in one year of extra study. We also welcome applications from other qualified counsellors (see below for eligibility criteria) - this course offers an excellent opportunity to refresh and update their professional skills.

Recognised as a full-time programme and eligible for Student Finance applications, teaching takes place at Iron Mill College in Exeter. During the course, participants are also required to undertake approximately 30-50 hours of work based learning, 20 hours of personal therapy and also continue their counselling practice (achieving a minimum of 50 counselling hours during the programme) with supervision to BACP requirements. Students will also need to allow time for independent guided study and assessment preparation.

This integrative counselling degree is delivered at Iron Mill College in Exeter. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of the Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling can 'top up' their award and obtain a University Honours Degree in one year of extra study. We also welcome applications from other qualified counsellors (see below for eligibility criteria) - this course offers an excellent opportunity to refresh and update their professional skills.

Recognised as a full-time programme and eligible for Student Finance applications, teaching takes place at Iron Mill College in Exeter. During the course, participants are also required to undertake approximately 30-50 hours of work based learning, 20 hours of personal therapy and also continue their counselling practice (achieving a minimum of 50 counselling hours during the programme) with supervision to BACP requirements. Students will also need to allow time for independent guided study and assessment preparation.

This integrative counselling degree is delivered at Iron Mill College in Exeter. 

Admission Requirements

52+
6+
59+
Possess a Foundation Degree (FdA) Counselling award at Levels 4 and 5, meeting BACP supervised practice requirements of 100 hours minimum, or equivalent. Applicants not meeting this requirement will be individually assessed by the Programme Leader to determine their ability to study at level 6, and must provide evidence of a counselling qualification which:
  • included at least 400 tutor contact hours
  • had a training duration of at least 2 years
  • had a supervised placement of at least 100 counselling hours
  • covered theory, skills, professional issues and personal development

Students pursuing this route will be set an academic challenge to submit a case study and reflective statement of learning, which will be assessed against FdA level 5 learning outcomes and FHEQ level 5 descriptors. This will be assessed by the BA Course Leader, and applicants will also be asked to attend an interview
MBACP status (qualified counsellor and Registered member of the BACP)
Students entering the programme must be qualified counsellors and must enter the programme with current counselling practice in place. The practice will be assessed by the college placement coordinator once the course has started, for suitability as an approved placement. 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
16,700 GBP

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