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Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

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Counselling Skills (General)

Course Summary

This programme aims to foster the development of critically reflective practitioners who are able to work in a variety of settings with a broad range of people. It is founded in dialogue between the person-centred approach and psychodynamic perspectives in counselling._x000D_ The Master of Counselling is validated professionally by COSCA at Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma levels. It is a flexible, student-centred training process with a strong emphasis on practice, including a counselling placement._x000D_ A distinctive feature of this degree is its focus on the student’s individual counselling practice with clients, which normally begins in year two._x000D_ Accreditation_x000D_ The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling is a professionally validated programme that qualifies you to practise counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, and in other countries where equivalence in qualifications is recognised. Successful completion of this programme, followed by post-qualification practice and supervision, enables you to apply for individual accreditation as a counsellor or psychotherapist with a UK professional body.

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This course is designed to introduce course members to key debates about ethics in the field of counselling and related practices. Relevant Codes of Ethics will be examined and discussed in relation to ethical issues, dilemmas and difficulties. Understandings and theories of boundaries within the person-centred approach and psychodynamic perspectives will be discussed. Theories and approaches used in counselling supervision will also be examined.

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

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You should demonstrate a high level of motivation through your personal statement, indicating why you wish to study counselling, and demonstrating an understanding of counselling and the capacity to reflect on personal aptitude for work in this field.

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We will also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong personal statement and relevant experience or references confirming aptitude for study at postgraduate level.

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We may also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

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As this is a professional training programme, students are subject to the Universitys Fitness to Practise policies and processes while on programme.

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Progression from the first year of the programme requires an assessment of readiness for counselling training. This includes successfully completing a written self assessment, a reference and an oral assessment.