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BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches)

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches)
Duration
3-6 years
UCAS code
C844
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 112 UCAS points. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, combining counselling with humanistic psychotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Clinical placement provides opportunity to develop and apply professional counselling skills, and students are supported by clinical supervision and personal therapy.

Modules

  • Developing Core Counselling Skills
  • Introduction to Frameworks and Contexts
  • Theoretical Understanding and Development of Humanistic Models
  • Human Engagement & Connections: Understanding Self in Relation to Others 1
  • Theories of Human Development and Psychological Distress
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
  • Human Engagement 2: Deepening the Relational Self
  • Professional Counselling Skills and Supervision 1
  • Professional Counselling Skills and Supervision 2
  • Professional Development and Ethical Practice
  • Critical and Comparative Theoretical Approaches
  • Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
  • Dissertation: Independent Study Project
  • The Developing Professional
  • The Reflective Practitioner
  • Advanced Professional Counselling Skills and Supervision
  • Counselling Children and Young People
  • Creative Connections: Expressive Therapeutic Techniques for Psychological Growth
  • Configurations of Self