This diploma prepares you for an exciting career in counselling, where you can make a meaningful impact. This programme focuses on understanding human emotions and helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through a blend of traditional and modern counselling techniques.
It also emphasises effective communication and active listening skills to build connections with clients. Additionally, it covers mental health issues, ethical principles, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of self-awareness and self-care. With opportunities for practical experience and specialisation in areas like trauma and abuse counselling or Bereavement support.
The programme underscores the significance of the therapeutic relationship and the worth of each individual and is suitable for those pursuing professional status in Person-Centred counselling or related fields.
Progression Routes
After successful completion of the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, you have the opportunity to complete the Level 6 of the BA (Hons) Person Centered and CBT Counselling & Psychology (Top-up) course to obtain a full honours degree with a further year of study.
This course qualifies you at practitioner level as a Counsellor. You could gain employment in the counselling field or related psychological professions.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4)
Person centred Counselling Theory
Person centred Counselling Practice
Theoretical Perspectives in Human Development and Counselling
Integrating Other Counselling Approaches and Creative Therapies
Year 2 (Level 5)
Loss and grief theory and practice
Trauma and abuse theory and practice
Understanding and Addressing Mental Health Anxiety, Depression and Phobias
Integrating Theory, practice and Self
Assessment Methods
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These include essays, case studies, role play, reflective journals and a placement portfolio.
Year one (Level 4) 100% Coursework
Year two (Level 5) 100% Coursework
We will provide, by the beginning of the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We are unable to accept international students
Applicants must have a Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory (Level 3)
Applicants must have GCSE English language and mathematics at a minimum of grade C or grade 4.
If English is not your first language you will require a recognised Level 2 English language qualification or an IELTS score of 5.5 (with 5.5 minimum in each skill) or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Additional Admissions information
All candidates will be required to attend an interview before joining the programme. Interviewers will be seeking evidence of:
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £7725 | Year 1 |
| England | £7725 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7725 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7725 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7725 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7725 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7725 | Year 1 |
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.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee such as but not limited to non-mandatory trips, personal devices and printing costs.
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