BSc (Hons) Counselling for the Helping Professions

... United Kingdom
... Plymouth Marjon University

Course Overview

BSc (Hons) Counselling for the Helping Professions prepares you for a wide range of roles that involve working with people. It's a degree in people skills. You'll learn how to support others, training to:

listen actively

empathize and demonstrate that empathy so that others feel heard and understood

be self-aware and reflective

communicate clearly and effectively with others

handle confidential information

work with emotions and emotional content

manage difficult and high-pressure situations relating to mental health

interpret, manage, and operate in stressful situations

think critically and use evidence to make decisions

facilitate behavior change

These are highly transferable skills that are invaluable in a wide range of helping professions.

You'll learn about the theory, research, and practice of counseling and associated subjects like psychology, with a particular interest in how these can be used to support other people. The degree covers a variety of theoretical perspectives - person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strengths-based. In terms of research, counseling is an evidence-based profession. Teaching is evidence-based, and you'll learn how to interpret, critique, and apply analysis. You'll also know how to do research in the context of counseling.

General Eligibility

Three A-levels at grades CCC or above

Or BTEC triple grades MMM or above

Or Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above.

A DBS check and an interview are required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.0 in each category

    LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) - Minimum of 33/50 in each category

    PTE Academic UKVI - Minimum of 59 in each category

    Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 components) - Pass in each category

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Plymouth, England


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years & Part-time, up to 6 years


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Available Intake

April


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK students: £9,250 per annum & International students: £12,500 per annum,


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