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Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills
- BSc (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Sheffield Hallam University
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills Top-up course will enable students to build upon and further their knowledge gained from study at Level 4 and 5, whilst supporting them to continue to develop their skills as counsellors. The course supports students to develop their research skills, whilst exploring contemporary developments within the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
The BSc (Hons) top up provides a bespoke opportunity to have an enhanced Counselling and Psychotherapeutic skills qualification, where students have the opportunity to explore and reflect on their current practices. Gain in-depth knowledge and advances on further counselling modalities including expressive therapies and CBT, as well as managing their own research project in their own area of interest, contributing to the wider research of Counselling and Psychotherapy as a whole.
Modules
Expressive Therapies and Alternative Counselling Platforms
Issues in Professional Practice
Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Practice
Dissertation / Research Project
Assessment method
Coursework - Essays
Coursework – Case Studies
Practical Demonstrations
Dissertation
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
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:
- PS88
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- PS88
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification in Counselling or similar. Applicants who possess significant professional experience and a level 5 Counselling Diploma may be considered for entry following an interview.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8000 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | 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.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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