Counselling, Foundation Degree (Guildford College)

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Duration

    2 Years

The foundation degree in counselling is aimed at anyone considering a career in this field, whether through the NHS, charitable organisations or private practice. The course explores therapy as a means to healing, wellbeing, growth and development. It also looks to develop your awareness of the impact of self on others.

Modules will prepare you for employment in the counselling profession and for membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Guildford College in Surrey.

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About this course

Every FdSc student is required to be in a suitable counselling placement by the start of Level 5 in which they will develop their clinical skills and encounter situations that foster greater appreciation of the value (and limitations) of counselling theory.

Opportunities include a practising counsellor in counselling centres, agencies, surgeries, hospitals, schools, businesses and private practices or related fields.

Our Employability & Careers Service is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in finding a rewarding graduate destination. We strive to empower our students to achieve their potential.

We provide the following:

CV and cover letter checks
Application support
One-to-one careers advice
Interview tips and support
Careers fairs
Internships
Graduate jobs.

Entry criteria for the programme will be a minimum of 1 full A Level or equivalent, although consideration will be given to those able to demonstrate significant relevant employment experience. In addition to this, the following will be required:

Achievement of Certificate Level 3 in Counselling Theory and Skills (minimum 120 hours tuition):
NCFE: external exam passed at first attempt
Access to Counselling: at least 12 credits at merit level
Must be at least 21 years old
English Language Grade C or equivalent.

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Course programme

What you will study

Full time

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Personal Development for Counsellors 1 (15 credits)
  • Academic and Personal Development (15 credits)
  • Work Based Learning for Counsellors 1 (30 credits)
  • Counselling Theory and Practice 1 (30 credits)
  • Contemporary Issues for Counsellors 1 (30 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Personal Development for Counsellors 2 (15 credits)
  • Introduction to the Research Process (15 credits)
  • Work Based Learning for Counsellors 2 (30 credits)
  • Counselling Theory and Practice 2 (30 credits)
  • Contemporary Issues for Counsellors 2 (30 credits)

Counselling, Foundation Degree (Guildford College)

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