Course contact details
UCEN Manchester Admissions Department
Email:UCENAdmissions@ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1616747777
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH
Counselling
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- Shena Simon Campus
- Awarded by:
- Sheffield Hallam University
Course summary
The Foundation Degree programme is designed to provide an academic pathway for individuals aspiring to work within the field of counselling, across the private, voluntary, independent and statutory sectors.
The programme has been developed in response to continuing demand for mental health services in the region.
The award reflects contemporary applications of humanistic counselling modalities applicable to a range of professional settings and equips the practitioner with the knowledge and skills recommended for best practice.
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.
There is also a clear work-related element that reflects the need to apply knowledge and skills within the workplace and to reflect in detail on theory and practice in supervision. This will not only provide students with valuable work-related experience but also greatly enhance their employability on completion of the programme.
Modules
Course Modules
Level 4:
Theory of Person-Centred Counselling
Self-Awareness for Counsellors
Counselling Skills
Preparation for Work Practice
Ethics and Legal Principles within Counselling
Professional and Academic Development
Level 5:
Advanced Theory of Person- Centred Counselling
Advanced Self- Awareness for Counsellors
Advanced Counselling Skills
Work Placement
Research & Evidence Based Practice in Counselling
Advanced Ethics and Legal Principles within Counselling
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Shena Simon Campus
Study options
- Foundation Degree • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- M10
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Academic requirements:
Entry at Level 4
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling skills or other level 3 relevant subject or equivalent.
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.
Direct entry onto level 5 of the Foundation Degree:
Successfully completed a level 4 Therapeutic Counselling or equivalent
Good level of spoken or written English
Successfully 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 tradition entry route.
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.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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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