Humanistic Counselling Practice
Fact File
- UCAS code: B940 (Counselling Practice)
- Type and duration: Single honours; 3 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time
- Required subjects: No formal qualifications. Applicants attend a pre-registration guidance interview, the purpose of which is to ascertain general educational levels, interest, experience and potential for personally and emotionally demanding study. For applicants for whom English is a second language a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 on the written test), or equivalent, is required. The School of Education has a positive policy on the accreditation of prior learning (APL) and accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).
- Course places: 24
- Campus: Jubilee
- Available part-time: yes
- Further information Education
Course description
The BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice, offered through the School of Education, is aimed at adult learners. Students register for the Certificate (level 1), the Diploma (level 2) and progress to the full degree (level 3). Modules are offered at the School’s Adult Education Centre in the heart of the city and on the new Jubilee Campus.
The programmes will combine personal development, theory and practice at all stages. In addition students will engage in a practice placement at Diploma and BA stages (years two and three for full-time students).
If you achieve a first class or upper second class degree you will be offered the opportunity to transfer directly onto year two of the MA in Counselling Studies, subject to successful completion of a Bridging Course held annually during the summer vacation.
BA Year One (120 Credits)
This course provides a broad-based entry-level introduction to counselling theory and appropriate use of counselling skills. Through the programme, students will develop and enhance their skills, knowledge and qualities of mind appropriate for study and ethical use of counselling skills and the practice of counselling.
The following modules will be offered:
• Counselling and Personal Growth (10 credits)
• The Culture of Counselling (20 credits)
• Awareness and Communication (10 credits)
• Coping with Change (20 credits)
• Awareness and Communication (2) (10 credits)
• Issues of Power and Oppression (20 credits)
• The Challenge of Individual Growth (30 credits). This module has a requirement for 20 hours of personal therapy.
BA Year Two (240 credits)
Students will have the choice of furthering their counselling studies by opting for one of two routes. The Practice Route is designed for individuals who wish to develop their professional status via supervised counselling practice. The Studies Route is designed for individuals who wish to gain additional knowledge and skills to use in a helping role other than formal counselling e.g. pastoral work in churches, schools and colleges, social work and youth work.
The following modules will be offered:
• Person-Centred Theory and Practice (20 credits)
• Human Development and Psychopathology (20 credits)
• Ethical Foundation and Professional Practise (20 credits)
• Supervised Counselling practice (40 credits) (Practice Route only. Those students following the studies route will study relevant modules chosen from the University Undergraduate catalogue).
• Personal Therapy (20 credits) and Personal Development (20 credits)
Students can exit at this point with a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling Practice. The Diploma in Counselling Practice is the minimum award required for practice.
BA Year Three (360 credits)
BA Humanistic Counselling Practice
Students who successfully complete at Diploma level may either leave with a self-standing qualification or choose to progress to the BA (Hons) programme. If you choose to progress you must follow the pathway you chose at Diploma level – due to the structure and content of the course, the opportunity to shift pathways is not available.
If you wish to enter directly onto the Diploma or BA (Hons) programme, evidence of prior learning (AP(E)L) will be required. Please supply certificates and CV with your application to evidence your request for APL/APEL.
The following modules will be offered:
• Comparative Humanistic Counselling Approaches (20 credits)
• Supervised Counselling Practice and case study (40 credits) (Studies Route only.) Those students following the studies route will study relevant modules chosen from the University Undergraduate catalogue)
• Consolidation of Professional Development (40 credits)
• Integration of Personal Development (30 credits). This module has a requirement for 20 hours of personal therapy.
Students also choose 3 electives (10 credits each). For a list of electives on offer please contact the Undergraduate Office.
