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Counselling (Level 6 top-up)

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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2027-2028
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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Counselling (Top Up) programme is theory and research-focused, designed primarily to provide a pathway for those who are typically already qualified as counsellors but wish to build upon their current level of training (Level 5). This programme builds on your practical experience, focusing on client-centred approaches and encouraging you to critically engage with the academic field of counselling.

You will explore humanistic counselling theories in depth, with an emphasis on research and critical evaluation. The course is structured to help you develop as an autonomous, reflexive, and analytical practitioner, ready to contribute to contemporary debates and developments in the discipline. Research-informed and research-led modules ensure that your learning remains relevant and up to date.

While the programme does not include skills practice, it is tailored for those who already have practical counselling experience and are seeking to advance their academic understanding. The curriculum is designed to support your progression to postgraduate study, including specialist areas working with particular client groups. You will graduate with the academic and professional literacies, transferable skills, and critical insight needed to thrive in your chosen field.

Modules

https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/courses/counprac

Assessment method

Students on the BA (Hons) Counselling (Top Up) at Lincoln Bishop University will experience a varied and engaging range of assessments. These include visual methods, coursework, and project work, all designed to help you demonstrate your learning in meaningful ways. Academic staff provide strong support throughout, both in taught sessions and through individual tutorials, to help you develop your assessment skills.

Assessments are scheduled at the end of each module to measure your understanding of the key learning objectives. You will be assessed on a broad set of skills and activities, reflecting the strengths and attributes valued in counselling and wider professional contexts. Alongside coursework, you will complete individual and group presentations, where you will be evaluated on your oral communication, academic writing, critical thinking, research abilities, self-awareness, reflective practice, ethical understanding, creative application of knowledge, and project management skills. This approach ensures you are well prepared for both further study and professional practice.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

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

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B942
Institution code:
B38
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B942
Institution code:
B38
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Applicants would typically have formal training in counselling and/or psychotherapy, with a minimum of 100 supervised client hours and membership of BACP or equivalent professional association with code of ethics. Applicants who have completed a Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma may be considered through recognition of prior learning and will be required to submit additional documentary evidence including two references and a written case study. Additionally, those who have other counselling related qualifications (e.g. Psychology and Counselling) but not
wanting to obtain practitioner status could be considered for entry onto the course. Applicants’ suitability for the course will be considered in an interview/assessment as part of the admissions process.

In line with the priority which it gives to promoting opportunities for lifelong learning and widening access to Higher Education, the University welcomes applications from prospective students who are seeking to gain exemption from some parts of an academic programme by gaining recognition for prior learning. Such claims may be based either on a previous course of study or on experience gained in paid employment or voluntary activities, bridging assignments are also available if required. If a prospective student has recently completed a relevant previous qualification within the last 5 years, they may apply for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) in line with the relevant BGU Code of Practice.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790

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.

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