12 monthsProgramme duration
8,670 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Distance learning with live attendance
You'll study this course online via distance learning. Expert tutors will guide you through a range of teaching and learning activities which can be studied at a time that fits around your existing commitments. However, you’ll need to attend live online for the Group Therapies and Theory & Practice of Research modules. For full details, visit the 'Modules, workload and more' tab in the Teaching & Learning section further down this page.
As part of this course, via distance learning you’ll:
You'll study this course online via distance learning. Expert tutors will guide you through a range of teaching and learning activities which can be studied at a time that fits around your existing commitments. However, you’ll need to attend live online for the Group Therapies and Theory & Practice of Research modules. For full details, visit the 'Modules, workload and more' tab in the Teaching & Learning section further down this page.
As part of this course, via distance learning you’ll:
- Explore the key theoretical counselling orientations, including the relational approach and cognitive behavioural therapy, widely used in the NHS today
- Identify underpinning philosophies, values and cultural assumptions
- Explore key issues and debates in psychological therapies
- Experience and facilitate an online group
- Learn about different models of supervision, and reflect on your own experience
- Develop an understanding of research methods and apply these to your own piece of research, culminating in your research dissertation
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Distance learning with live attendance
You'll study this course online via distance learning. Expert tutors will guide you through a range of teaching and learning activities which can be studied at a time that fits around your existing commitments. However, you’ll need to attend live online for the Group Therapies and Theory & Practice of Research modules. For full details, visit the 'Modules, workload and more' tab in the Teaching & Learning section further down this page.
As part of this course, via distance learning you’ll:
You'll study this course online via distance learning. Expert tutors will guide you through a range of teaching and learning activities which can be studied at a time that fits around your existing commitments. However, you’ll need to attend live online for the Group Therapies and Theory & Practice of Research modules. For full details, visit the 'Modules, workload and more' tab in the Teaching & Learning section further down this page.
As part of this course, via distance learning you’ll:
- Explore the key theoretical counselling orientations, including the relational approach and cognitive behavioural therapy, widely used in the NHS today
- Identify underpinning philosophies, values and cultural assumptions
- Explore key issues and debates in psychological therapies
- Experience and facilitate an online group
- Learn about different models of supervision, and reflect on your own experience
- Develop an understanding of research methods and apply these to your own piece of research, culminating in your research dissertation
Admission Requirements
6+
4+
54+
Applicants should normally have a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling, HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent award of 120 level 5 credit points in a cognate subject. Applicants should have formal training in counselling and/or psychotherapy, with a minimum of 100 supervised client hours and membership of BACP or equivalent professional association with code of ethics. Applicants who have completed a Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma may be considered through recognition of prior learning and will be required to submit additional documentary evidence including two references and a written case study. Further details will be provided on receipt of application.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those who took their GCSE before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those who took their GCSE before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
8,670 GBP
International
8,670 GBP
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