Foundation Degree in Counselling

A major strength of this qualification is the close collaboration with counselling agencies/employers in the development of counselling practice opportunities. This course provides rigorous training that affords entry into the counselling profession. The design of this course has taken full account of the core competency requirements contained in the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy’s Core Curriculum and takes a person-centred approach as its core model. Academic skills and personal development work reflect this emphasis, encouraging students to develop as reflective practitioners, who seek to offer a therapeutic relationship which fosters client change and development. One day a week is spent in college and another two days a week in related work-based activity and study. The Foundation Degree in Counselling is worth 240 credits: 120 credits at Level 4, 120 credits at Level 5. Students who do not complete the programme, but obtain 120 credits at Level 4 may be awarded a Certificate in Higher Education.