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Counselling (Top-up)

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Shena Simon Campus
Awarded by:
Sheffield Hallam University
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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Counselling (Top up) programme is designed to provide an academic pathway for individuals aspiring to work within the field of the counselling professions, within private, voluntary, independent and statutory sectors.

The programme has been developed in response to continuing demand for counselling skills, training and mental health services in the region.

The award reflects contemporary applications of humanistic counselling modalities and other approaches, applicable to a range of client needs and professional settings. It equips the practitioner with the knowledge and skills recommended for best practice within a range of primary care.

The educational focus of the programme involves students building on existing knowledge and skills to enable their professional and academic development, and supports the concept of lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

Modules

Course Modules

Level 6
Dissertation
Contemporary Issues in Counselling
Mindfulness in Counselling
Compassion Focused Therapy
Counselling CPD

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Shena Simon Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
M10

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How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
M10

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements:
Entry at Level 6
Successfully completed a Foundation Degree/ HND in Counselling or related sector.
Or
Successfully completed a Pearson Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or equivalent
Completed 100-hour placement within counselling setting
Good level of spoken or written English
Successful applicants will need a satisfactory current enhanced DBS

All candidates will be invited in for a formal interview and will need to complete an assessment task – skills demonstration and reflective writing activity

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be accepted in line with the University policy and procedures. This will mean that RPL paperwork will need to be completed and approved by an RPL panel.

Non Traditional entry
All candidates who do not meet the standard entry requirement will be invited in for an interview and will be required to complete a written essay and carry out an individual presentation, to assess their suitability for the programme.

We understand that not all applicants may have these and encourage you to contact us to discuss further options available.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£8500

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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