Counselling

Content / Overview:

As awareness of mental health issues gradually increases in the public consciousness and more people seek professional help and advice, there is a rise in demand for counselling and for professionally qualified counsellors. Employers are beginning to ask more and more for counsellors with a degree in counselling, or with BACP accreditation or both.

Assessment:

Lectures and seminars are offered in each subject and you will also have regular tutorial contact and progress reviews. You will be assessed through a series of assignments and a research project.

Careers:

For careers as a private practice counsellor, pastoral worker, counsellor for the Employee Assistance Programme or supervisor. Counsellors who graduate from this course and who are already in paid employment will be eligible for a greater variety of counselling work.

Further Studies:

You could progress to postgraduate courses or go on to more specialised training, for instance in couples counselling, drug and alcohol addiction or working with adolescents.

Mode of Attendance : Full - time