Foundation Degree in Counselling

Foundation Degree in Counselling

Course ID:
PC09763

Academy:
Health, Social Care & Early Years

Introduction:
This is a new and innovative Foundation Degree which focuses on person-centred counselling along with solution focused approaches. The courses is designed to meet the needs of an evolving market and the growing demand for listening therapies; it gives individuals from a wide range of backgrounds an opportunity to develop their knowledge and practice.

Study Mode & Location:
This is a full-time course that lasts 2 Years. The course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The units you will study are as follows:

Year 1

· Essential Skills for Learning

· Rights Wrongs and Legalities

· Person Centered Therapy

· Personal Development

· Communication and Counselling Skills

· Supervision and Consultation

Year 2

· Work Based Module

· Advanced Counselling Skills

· Developing Person Centered Therapy

· Life Experiences and Mental Health

· Counselling Practice

· Cognitive, Behavioral and Solution Focused Interventions

You will also undertake a work placement for 150 hours counselling clients and 5o hour's work place experience, there are 2 weekend mandatory residentials, one in the first year and one in the second year and some personal counselling as part of the course.

Assessment:
A variety of assessment techniques will be staged throughout the two years to assist you to manage the programme workload. Assessment will include: presentation of video- and audio-recordings of counselling practice, written assignments, a review of personal learning, supervision reports and portfolios of evidence.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This programme will provide you with the skills to work in a variety of counselling settings and will include NHS, Independent and Voluntary sectors. Successful completion of this course allows students to apply for progression to a full honours degree with Edge Hill University, and on completion the BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care Practice is awarded.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application systemYou will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.